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Thursday 2 April 2026

Denso targets US$54 billion revenue, Rohm deal faces Toshiba-Mitsubishi alliance hurdle

Japan's auto parts supplier Denso on March 31 unveiled a mid-term business plan through March 2031, targeting revenue of JPY8 trillion (approx. US$54 billion) and a return on equity...

Thursday 2 April 2026

ACME sees AI-driven shipment growth; oil price surge boosting EV demand turnaround

Benefiting from the AI infrastructure boom, Taiwan-based soft magnetic ferrite core and silicon carbide (SiC) powder supplier Acme Electronics Corporation (ACME) expects growth in...

Thursday 2 April 2026

Interview: How Europe's two-year AI lag is becoming a security liability

While North America and Asia race to deploy "physics-bending" AI hardware, Europe has opted for a "wait-and-see" approach, shielded by thick layers of regulation. In a DIGITIMES...

Thursday 2 April 2026

MG adopts semi-solid batteries to boost EV range in Europe

MG, the European arm of China's SAIC Motor Group, confirmed that its upcoming MG4 Urban will feature semi-solid battery technology to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Apple at 50: From PC to mobile, AI shift now in focus

Apple marks its 50th anniversary on April 1, after helping shape multiple waves of the technology industry, from personal computing to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

OpenAI raises record US$122 billion, paving way for superapp pivot

OpenAI has closed a record-breaking US$122 billion funding round, valuing the company at US$852 billion, according to CNBC. The raise — the largest in Silicon Valley...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Taiwan panel leaders pivot: AUO targets CPO, Innolux advances FOPLP

Taiwan's panel industry is undergoing a collective transformation, with its two major players adopting distinct technology paths.

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Japan Display sells Tottori Fab, citing asset efficiency and continuing AutoTech work at a new site

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) signed a definitive agreement to sell its Tottori Fab to Yahata Touei Estate K.K., with handover scheduled for September 30, 2026; JDI said the transaction...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Huawei revenue hits US$122bn in 2025, nears peak as AI growth becomes key test

Huawei reported 2025 revenue of CNY880.9 billion, up 2.2% year-over-year, its second-highest on record, with net profit rising 8.63% to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Micron reportedly developing stacked GDDR to address shifting AI memory demand

Micron is reportedly developing vertically stacked graphics DRAM (GDDR) products to address shifting AI memory demand, according to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Analysis: In Japan's EV race, aggression costs Honda while Nissan learns to adapt

A year ago, the Japanese automotive world watched Honda, the financially robust "second brother," attempt to assert dominance over its...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Geopolitical jitters shake markets as AI shores up Taiwan's economic future

As the US-Iran conflict continues, external concerns over its economic impact have intensified, and capital markets have recently experienced significant volatility. Chinese National...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Foxconn advances AI supply chain localization, splitting work between US and Mexico

Foxconn's March 2026 capital campaign in North America signals a shift toward regionalized AI supply chains, promising shorter lead times, lower geopolitical risk, and improved delivery...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Malaysia defends EV policy as BYD weighs assembly pullout

Malaysia's EV industrial policy is creating tension with foreign automakers, as export-driven and localization rules prompt BYD to reassess a planned plant. At the same time, authorities...

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Alibaba's closed-source pivot signals mounting monetization pressure

Alibaba's release of its closed-source Qwen3.5 model marks a strategic pivot toward monetization, reflecting growing competitive and commercial pressures as Chinese and global AI players...

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