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Wednesday 1 July 2026

Global auto supply chain braces for fiercer 3Q26 profit battle

The global automotive supply chain remained in turmoil in the first half of 2026 due primarily to geopolitical challenges and subsidy adjustments in Europe, the US, and China, as well...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Taiwan's connector makers head into 2H26 on AI demand, but face rising costs and supply constraints

AI-driven demand is expected to keep Taiwan's connector industry on a growth trajectory in the second half of 2026, with AI servers, data centers and high-speed interconnects continuing...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Taiwan auto market levels as easing US tariff uncertainty boosts parts exporters

Taiwan's auto industry has begun to recover as recent clarity around US tariff policy eased months of pressure on manufacturers, dealers and aftermarket parts exporters, executives...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

H2U eyes AI health data opportunity with July Innovation Board listing

Growing demand for health data, AI applications and corporate wellness management is driving Taiwan's digital health industry. H2U, the country's largest digital health technology...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Industry 4.0 demand keeps TADC on track for double-digit growth in 2H26

Computer-aided engineering (CAE) solutions provider Taiwan Auto Design (TADC) held an earnings call on June 29, stating that, with collaborative product commerce (CPC) personnel now...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

SK Hynix talent hunt targets HBM's next frontiers while drawing Samsung employees' attention

SK Hynix's latest senior hiring drive has reignited debate in South Korea's semiconductor industry, with the move seen as more than...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

China ADAS chipmaker Horizon Robotics faces BYD test after No. 2 climb

Horizon Robotics has become China's No. 2 supplier of intelligent-driving domain controller chips, but its next test is harder: deepening...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Local backlash led to more than 300 US data center bans and moratoriums since 2023

Local opposition to AI data center development surged in 2026, driving more than 300 temporary and permanent bans or moratoriums across...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Huawei OpenHarmony targets China's humanoid robot race with 1.3 billion-device ecosystem

Huawei's OpenHarmony is becoming a key variable in China's consumer humanoid robot race, pushing the sector beyond hardware demos toward...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

China unveils national AI agent standards to accelerate interoperable AI ecosystem

China has released seven national standards for AI agent interconnection, establishing a unified framework for how AI agents identify...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Apple faces iPhone 18 Pro price pressure as memory crunch tests AI upgrade strategy

Apple's next iPhone Pro lineup could be heading toward one of its sharpest pricing tests in years, as surging memory costs threaten...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Networking demand stays resilient in 3Q26, but component shortages and price hikes cloud outlook

The networking industry is entering its traditional third-quarter peak season, with demand remaining robust in 2026 as AI infrastructure upgrades and the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 continue...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

AI super cycle lifts semiconductors, but China chip group warns of a distorted boom

AI has pushed the global semiconductor industry into a new "super cycle," but the AI boom is also creating distorted demand, tighter...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

South Korea looks to Taiwan as model for semiconductor decentralization

South Korea is overhauling its semiconductor manufacturing footprint to secure an edge in the AI era, drawing direct inspiration from a fierce competitor: Taiwan.

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Analysis: Will 3Q26 be peak season? Cloud AI stands alone; demand signals become distorted

As the electronics industry enters the second half of 2026, it is approaching what has traditionally been the peak season for demand. However, macroeconomic and geopolitical factors...

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