Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive

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Monday 9 February 2026

India-US trade deal offers tariff cuts, capital goods access to reshape supply chains

New Delhi and Washington have established an interim trade deal framework targeting electronics, intellectual property, and supply chains. The Economic Times reports that...

Monday 9 February 2026

Wistron chair sees AI growth entering 1.5 wave, believing AI bubble concerns still premature

Wistron chairman Simon Lin stated that artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is currently centering a "1.5 wave" of development and is far from peaking, with greater growth potential...

Monday 9 February 2026

South Korea bets on AI and electric powertrains to shape cars of future

The South Korean government announced plans to invest KRW464.5 billion (approximately US$316 million) in the automotive sector in 2026,...

Monday 9 February 2026

Exclusive: Color e-paper fuels an e-reader boom across Asia, E Ink says

At the annual Taipei International Book Exhibition — traditionally a peak season for e-reader launches and promotions — E Ink Holdings, the world's largest e-paper material...

Sunday 8 February 2026

Nvidia and Dassault Systèmes deepen partnership to bring AI into the physical world

Dassault Systèmes announced that it will undertake its largest-ever technology integration with Nvidia, deepening a partnership that spans more than 25 years. Under the expanded...

Sunday 8 February 2026

Memory shortage and Windows 11 refresh reshape Europe's 2026 PC market outlook

Europe's PC market is entering a period of renewed uncertainty. The effects of the Windows 11 refresh cycle are colliding with the memory supply crisis, fundamentally altering shipment...

Sunday 8 February 2026

Google named Apple's preferred cloud provider as AI partnership details remain unclear

Alphabet executives have confirmed that Google is Apple Inc.'s "preferred cloud provider," renewing market speculation over the scope of their collaboration in artificial intelligence,...

Saturday 7 February 2026

Musk rains on Apple's EV parade: Talent alone isn't enough

Elon Musk said Apple's failed attempt to develop an electric vehicle underscores a broader misconception in the technology industry: that recruiting high-profile talent from established...

Friday 6 February 2026

HTC expedites AI glasses sales with channel expansion, ecosystem growth

Following the launch of its first AI smart glasses, Vive Eagle, HTC has continued to roll out operational initiatives, including expanding...

Friday 6 February 2026

Foxconn sees 35% revenue increase in January on AI server demand

Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) reported a 35.53% year-over-year increase in revenue for January 2026, reaching NT$730.04 billion (US$23.06 billion), driven by strong demand for...

Friday 6 February 2026

Japan's consumer electronics decline: From mobile phones to TVs

Sony has recently chosen to partner with TCL in managing its Bravia TV brand, reflecting the long-standing downturn of the Japanese vendor's television business. In Japan, once-dominant...

Friday 6 February 2026

Huawei unveils new wearables, phones, and tablets ahead of MWC

Huawei announced on February 4 that it will hold a product launch event titled "Now is Your Run" on February 26 in Madrid, Spain. The company plans to introduce a diverse lineup, including...

Thursday 5 February 2026

Renesas posts first annual loss in six years as 1Q26 margin rebounds to 32%

Renesas Electronics forecast a sharp improvement in profitability for the January to March quarter as growth in data center and other industrial infrastructure demand offsets weakness...

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

Qualcomm reports record 1QFY26 results, flags memory constraints in near-term outlook

Qualcomm reported record financial results for its fiscal first quarter of 2026, while guiding lower for the current quarter as memory supply constraints begin to weigh on handset...

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