Samsung Electronics is positioning its contract chipmaking business to win automotive orders, a move industry analysts view as a practical entry point into the emerging "Physical AI" market. While TSMC remains the leader in AI processors for data centers, Samsung is focusing on the specific demands of vehicles and robotics
As 2026 begins, competition within China's auto market is heating up rapidly, propelled by a convergence of government policy shifts and intensifying competitive pressure. Leading the opening salvo of the new year's price war was BMW, which announced price cuts across much of its China lineup, with discounts in some cases exceeding 20%
China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Japanese dichlorosilane imports, marking another trade action against Japan following recent curbs on dual-use product exports, as Tokyo's prime minister reiterated that the controls are necessary for national security and comply with international trade rules
