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Monday 22 June 2026
MW-level flash charging competition escalates as BYD, Geely, CATL compete for industry influence
In China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market, industry leader BYD introduced megawatt-level (MW) flash charging technology more than a year ago and further enhanced its fast-charging capabilities with the launch of its second-generation Blade Battery in March 2026. Now, major competitors, including Geely and CATL, have also entered the space. Flash-charging technology remains in a stage of...
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Tuesday 23 June 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang puts China's advanced manufacturing agenda on display before Summer Davos
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend Summer Davos 2026, to be held from June 23 to 25 in Dalian, Liaoning province. The forum, formally the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, will feature a speech by Li. Ahead of the event, Li visited Dalian on June 22 to inspect local heavy industry and advanced equipment manufacturers, signaling China's continued policy support for advanced manufacturing.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
India reportedly plans to launch fresh chip incentive in fiscal 2027
The Indian government plans to disburse INR71 billion in semiconductor incentives in fiscal year 2027 to expand its local chip supply chain, according to anonymous government officials cited by Mint.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Infineon and InnoScience's GaN patent fight hardens market split

Infineon and InnoScience are escalating their global GaN patent dispute across the US, Germany, and China, with each side scoring wins in infringement suits that are already affecting real-world sales. Sources familiar with the matter say the latest rulings are effectively pushing the two companies into separate market territories.

Tuesday 23 June 2026
Samsung Electro-Mechanics rides Qualcomm's data center push into servers

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has begun mass production of advanced package substrates for Qualcomm's first data center AI accelerator, extending the companies' supply relationship from mobile and PC chips into server-class semiconductors, ZDNet Korea reported.

Tuesday 23 June 2026
YMTC Holdings exits XMC as state-backed Optics Valley investor takes control
China's memory industry is undergoing another round of ownership restructuring. According to a recent merger review case disclosed by China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), YMTC Holdings, the parent company of Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), will sell its 39% stake in Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing (XMC) to Wuhan Optics Valley Semiconductor Industry Investment.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
India's satellite shakeout: domestic LEO rises, US players stalled

Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms plans a self-built LEO constellation to strengthen India's domestic communications infrastructure, paired with third-party satellite bandwidth leasing.

Tuesday 23 June 2026
Thailand approves semiconductor strategy, targets investment and talent growth
Thailand's newly established National Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy Committee has approved the framework for a national semiconductor strategy and a workforce development plan to strengthen the country's position in the global chip supply chain.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
SK Hynix Cheongju plant accidents raise HBM expansion safety concerns

SK Hynix's semiconductor production base in Cheongju, South Korea, has seen a string of accidents since 2026, prompting questions over whether its safety management system has gaps. The incidents have drawn scrutiny because many occurred after the M15X fab began operation, as the company ramped up production to meet surging high-bandwidth memory (HBM) demand.

Tuesday 23 June 2026
Meta invests in India's CRED, taps founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp

Meta Platforms has agreed to invest US$900 million in Indian fintech startup CRED and appoint its founder, Kunal Shah, as the new global head of WhatsApp, marking a major leadership change at one of the world's largest messaging platforms.

Tuesday 23 June 2026
Apple's global assembly partners hit by wave of ransomware, Tata Electronics latest victim

Tata Electronics, Apple's exclusive iPhone assembler in India, confirmed a major data breach on June 23, 2026, weeks after the WorldLeaks hacking group posted stolen internal records for sale on dark web forums, Reuters revealed.

Tuesday 23 June 2026
Corsair's reported CXMT DDR5 move puts China DRAM on the global supply-chain map
China's DRAM supply chain is becoming a new variable in the global memory market. CXMT, China's largest DRAM manufacturer, is accelerating its DDR5 expansion. Recent reports stated that US memory brand Corsair Gaming has adopted CXMT-made chips in some of its DDR5 products, a development that has drawn industry attention.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
LTO Batteries power up industrial electrification: Taiwan and South Korea players widen global deployments
Lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries are emerging as a promising solution for industrial electrification and critical energy infrastructure, where safety, rapid charging and long service life outweigh the priorities of cost and driving range. As demand grows for high-reliability power systems, companies in Taiwan and South Korea are accelerating overseas expansion, positioning LTO technology for broader adoption in sectors ranging from robotics and mining to AI data centers and defense applications.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
LG Magna turns profitable in 1Q26 on EV motor push
LG Magna e-Powertrain returned to profit in the first quarter of 2026 as higher utilization at its Mexico plant lifted performance. Facing the rapid rise of China's electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and intensifying global competition, the company plans to keep increasing R&D spending, especially in high-speed motors, to build a differentiated base for medium- to long-term profitability.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Taipei startups showcase AI martech and fintech tools at NextRise 2026 to court South Korea partners
Taipei-backed startups showcased AI martech, fintech, and digital-transformation tools at NextRise 2026 in South Korea, seeking investors, partners, and accelerators across Asia. The pavilion signaled how Taiwan's startups are positioning for cross-border growth, while also reflecting broader regional competition in AI, enterprise software, and digital commerce.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
LG Group execs visit Nvidia to expand physical AI and robotics ties

LG Group dispatched senior executives to Nvidia's headquarters in Santa Clara, California, on June 22, 2026, to negotiate expanded cooperation in physical AI and robotics, following a leadership meeting between the two companies in Seoul on June 8, 2026. The delegation comprised more than 30 people from LG affiliates to explore commercialization opportunities, priority projects, and a partnership model that integrates the group's core capabilities.