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Tuesday 24 February 2026
Taiwan moves to safeguard trade gains as US shifts tariff authority, protecting key export sectors.
The US Supreme Court on February 20 struck down the Trump administration's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose "reciprocal tariffs," prompting...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Apple and Samsung tighten grip on premium smartphone segment as rivals rethink product mix
Memory supply shortages and rising prices for electronics components are expected to weigh on smartphone and notebook shipments in 2026, industry sources say. Mid- to low-end smartphone...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Nvidia reportedly adopts tiered HBM4 supply strategy, Samsung set to secure high-end GPU orders
Just ahead of the launch of Nvidia's next-generation GPU Vera Rubin, market sources indicate that the company will differentiate high-bandwidth memory (HBM) suppliers based on product...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
"Buyer beware": Trump threatens steeper tariffs after court setback
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a severe new warning to U.S. trading partners following a recent Supreme Court decision that quashed his previous global duties.
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Taiwan's CMAT to debut as AI chip testing boom lifts margins
Semiconductor test interface component manufacturer Certain Micro Application Technology (CMAT) announced during a media gathering that it will officially begin trading on the Taipei...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Analysis: Foxconn's India semiconductor push signals deeper localization and supply-chain shift
Foxconn's move from assembly to semiconductor packaging in India marks a strategic deepening that could accelerate local supply-chain integration and influence global EMS competition,...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Analysis: MediaTek’s long game in cloud silicon
MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai set the climate for the company's growth trajectory at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) 2026, centering his keynote speech on cloud...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Memory chip shortage will last until mid-2026, says Acer CEO
Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen stated that the PC industry faces multiple headwinds in 2026, with both memory chips and processors experiencing shortages and price hikes. He expects...
Monday 23 February 2026
IEEPA tariff rollback offers relief, but Trump's 15% tariff plan clouds outlook

The US government will halt the collection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) starting February...

Monday 23 February 2026
US tariff ruling puts Taiwan chips in the crosshairs
The US Supreme Court ruling invalidating broad reciprocal tariffs has shifted President Donald Trump's trade focus toward Taiwan and the semiconductor sector, a key supplier to the...
Monday 23 February 2026
Lenovo hits North American partners with price increases driven by memory shortage
Global memory supply shortages are forcing PC and server vendors to pass higher component costs on to customers, with Lenovo notifying North American partners of planned price adjustments...
Monday 23 February 2026
AMD puts India at center of its global AI strategy with Helios platform and expanded partnerships
AMD is placing India at the center of its global artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, rolling out a new rack-scale AI platform and deepening partnerships that span infrastructure,...
Monday 23 February 2026
Samsung regains DRAM lead with 40% revenue jump in 4Q25, eyes HBM4 to strengthen edge
Samsung Electronics reclaimed the global DRAM market crown in 4Q25, just one year after losing it to SK Hynix. Industry watchers are closely monitoring whether Samsung can further...
Monday 23 February 2026
Kioxia sells out 2026 NAND capacity as AI demand tightens global memory supply
As the global memory market tightens under the weight of artificial intelligence (AI) demand, Japanese NAND flash maker Kioxia Holdings has emerged as one of the clearest beneficiaries...
Monday 23 February 2026
Qualcomm recruits AMD veteran to drive Snapdragon X global PC sales strategy

To accelerate the expansion of its Snapdragon X series processors in the PC market, Qualcomm has recruited former AMD corporate vice president...