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Friday 27 March 2026
SK Hynix targets KRW100 trillion net cash as AI demand surges, eyes US listing

SK Hynix plans to build more than KRW100 trillion (approx. US$66 billion) in net cash to support long-term investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as surging demand reshapes the memory industry and drives a new round of capital spending

Friday 27 March 2026
South Korea's M.AX Alliance warns against funding China's robotics
Facing rapid advances in automation and AI from China's manufacturing sector, South Korea is accelerating its manufacturing AI transformation (AX) through the government-led Manufacturing AI (M.AX) Alliance. Established by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) just six months ago, the alliance has already attracted over 1,300 companies across 11 specialized fields, including robotics, autonomous vehicles, shipbuilding, and biomedicine
Friday 27 March 2026
Eikei targets automotive and AI markets, establishes Slovakia subsidiary
Automotive printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Eikei Group announced plans to establish a subsidiary in Slovakia, aiming to diversify geopolitical risks across its three major markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia in 2026. Company chairman Shih-lin Liu added that the rapid growth momentum of artificial intelligence (AI) servers is expected to drive profitability higher
Friday 27 March 2026
SK Hynix keeps HBM shipments steady, targets HBM4E sample this year

SK Hynix expects stable growth in its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) business this year and plans to keep shipments in line with initial projections as it advances its next-generation roadmap amid evolving market conditions

Friday 27 March 2026
Japanese automakers diverge: EV retreat vs. hydrogen ambition

Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, has scrapped the two "Afeela"-branded electric vehicles it had been developing, citing Honda's recent strategic shift that canceled three planned US EVs—moves that could cost the automaker nearly US$16 billion. The decision leaves the joint venture's hundreds of employees in Tokyo and California facing uncertainty, as the companies evaluate the venture's future

Friday 27 March 2026
Samsung and SK Hynix expand microscope procurement to boost HBM yield
As AI compute demand surges, the rising need for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) testing and failure analysis is reshaping semiconductor inspection equipment markets, affecting chipmakers, foundries, and equipment suppliers worldwide. Demand for integrated microscopy platforms and localised service hubs is increasing to control yield, reduce costly iterations, and secure AI supply-chain positions
Friday 27 March 2026
Taiwan-based Keysight launches local manufacturing in India, accelerating global innovation
Keysight Technologies is opening local manufacturing operations in India, a move that promises faster access to precision test equipment and greater supply-chain resilience for global customers. The expansion is set to accelerate development across semiconductors, quantum computing, aerospace, AI, and wireless sectors, while deepening collaboration with Indian research institutions and government programs
Friday 27 March 2026
OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu steps down amid shipment decline
OnePlus said its India chief executive Robin Liu will step down effective March 31, as the company faces declining shipments and ongoing restructuring within its parent group, according to company statements and multiple media reports
Friday 27 March 2026
Adani reportedly in talks with Meta and Google to expand data center push in India
Indian conglomerate Adani Group is advancing plans to expand its data center business, holding preliminary talks with global technology firms including Meta Platforms and Google, according to a Bloomberg report
Thursday 26 March 2026
Rising GPU costs force India to reassess AI incentives and hardware policy
India is reviewing its technology incentive framework as surging graphics processing unit (GPU) prices reshape the economics of these policies, with implications for both manufacturing policy and public investment plans, according to officials and industry participants
Thursday 26 March 2026
Commentary: TSMC chairman exposes three realities behind China's robot FOMO
When TSMC chairman C.C. Wei recently dismissed the hype around Chinese robots as "just for show," it sparked heated debate across the tech sectors on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Yet, the market had already quietly signaled a nuanced answer
Thursday 26 March 2026
South Korea freezes 2Q26 electricity rates, amplifying stress on pricing mechanism and future bills
South Korea will keep electricity rates unchanged for the second quarter of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are pushing global energy prices higher, a decision intended to stabilize household costs in the short term. The move, however, exposes mounting contradictions between the country's electricity pricing mechanism and broader energy policy objectives
Thursday 26 March 2026
SEMICON China opens with focus on AI chips and advanced packaging
SEMICON China 2026 opened on March 25 in Shanghai, as the global semiconductor industry enters a new expansion cycle fueled by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence
Thursday 26 March 2026
China's H3C expands server exports to ASEAN and Central Asia as global AI compute demand rises
As countries tighten controls on advanced chips and AI computing demand surges, how China secures compute resources matters globally. DIGITIMES Research reports H3C, a top Chinese server maker, has expanded exports into ASEAN and Central Asia since 2023, reshaping supply chains and offering alternative routes around US trade pressures
Thursday 26 March 2026
Samsung and SK Hynix boost China factory investments in 2025 amid memory demand surge
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are significantly increasing capital expenditures at their factories in China to expand chip supply and enhance profitability. According to Seoul Economic Daily, citing data from the Financial Services Commission, Samsung plans to invest KRW465.4 billion (approx. US$308.8 million) in its Xi'an plant in 2025, a 67.5% increase over the KRW277.8 billion invested in 2024