Edge AI chip startups split adoption between TSMC's mature processes and Samsung's advanced technology; Samsung seeks to gain trust from the market with innovations for edge AI.

EV sales momentum slows in 2026 with the global auto market under pressure; The top-3 EV markets see their EV development heading in different directions, shrinking annual growth to 15.2% for the year.

Due to the sharp rise in memory prices, the global smartphone shipment growth rate in 2026 is estimated to turn from positive to negative.

Driven by the dual engines of HBM and general-purpose memory, the memory industry revenue will challenge US$300 billion in 2026.