Solidigm, SK Hynix's US NAND and enterprise storage unit, is weighing a pre-IPO funding round of KRW5 trillion to KRW10 trillion, roughly US$3.5 billion to US$7 billion, ahead of a potential Nasdaq listing, a move that could establish a standalone valuation for the business as enterprise storage demand strengthens.
A South Korea-backed draft standard for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) has cleared a key milestone at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), giving automakers and suppliers a common technical reference as the industry shifts toward software-centric vehicle architectures.
China's multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) supply chain is accelerating capacity expansion as surging demand from AI servers and automotive electronics fuels one of the industry's strongest growth cycles, with domestic materials suppliers moving quickly to capture opportunities created by tightening global supply.
China's auto exports climbed sharply in the first half of 2026 as the sector shifted from price-based competition to a focus on product value, according to the China Association of Automotive Manufacturers (CAAM).
Nvidia is seeking Chinese telecom equipment partners to develop 6G AI radio access network base stations for overseas markets, according to Chinese media reports, as the chipmaker looks to extend its computing platform beyond data centres and into wireless networks and edge AI infrastructure. In a written response to DIGITIMES, however, Nvidia has categorically denied the report. "The report is unfounded, and the characterization of our activities in the region are false," an Nvidia spokesperson states.
Chinese optical transceiver suppliers are trying to calm investors after reports that the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may restrict new China-made data-center components, threatening a supply chain central to global AI infrastructure.
Chinese robotics company Unitree is entering a critical stage in its initial public offering. The IPO is expected to raise about CNY4.2 billion (approximately US$622 million), while the company's post-listing valuation could range from CNY40 billion to CNY50 billion. It would become the first company on China's A-share market whose primary investment theme is humanoid robotics.
