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Thursday 19 March 2026
Hormuz blockade triggers domino effect across semiconductor supply chain
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated from a regional shipping disruption into a systemic threat to the global semiconductor industry. Initial market fears centered...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Samsung reportedly broadens emergency management as chipflation takes off
Samsung Electronics has reportedly expanded emergency management measures across several key business units as rising semiconductor prices and component costs pressure profitability,...
Thursday 19 March 2026
How Hwaseong became South Korea's semiconductor supply-chain capital
The global race to onshore semiconductor production has a new focal point: Hwaseong. Nestled in South Korea's Gyeonggi-do province, the city is quietly emerging as the spine of the...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Taiwan energy debate intensifies as Middle East tensions raise supply concerns
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fueling debate in Taiwan over energy security, as industry leaders warn that disruptions to global supply routes could expose vulnerabilities...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
AMD's Lisa Su courts Korea: Samsung HBM4 sealed, Naver next
AMD CEO Lisa Su broadened the company's collaboration with Samsung Electronics on next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) memory and met with regional partners, including Naver,...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Nvidia partners with chipmakers to advance industrial robotics
At Nvidia's GTC 2026 conference, major chipmakers — including Texas Instruments (TI), Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors, Analog Devices (ADI), and Synopsys —...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Rohm eyes India as emerging hub for power semiconductor packaging and automotive supply
Japanese semiconductor maker Rohm is expanding its engagement with India's nascent semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, positioning the country as a potential future export base...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Nvidia reportedly preparing Groq AI chips for the Chinese market
Nvidia is preparing Groq AI chips for sale in the Chinese market, according to Reuters. The move signals the company's intent to remain competitive in the global inference...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
The signature on the wafer: Samsung, Nvidia, and Groq close loop on AI inference
The most telling moment of Nvidia's GTC 2026 did not unfold on the main stage of the SAP Center, but inside a glass display case at Booth 1207.
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Nvidia GTC 2026: Memory, power, and deployment challenges reshape AI infrastructure
Amid tightening memory supply and surging demand for AI-ready infrastructure, hardware vendors are racing to redesign systems for the next phase of enterprise AI adoption — a...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Adata profits soar on memory price rally amid supply crunch
Memory module maker Adata reported a sharp surge in January profit as rising memory prices and AI-driven demand tightened global supply.
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Russia reportedly turns to Loongson to escape x86 sanctions
Amid sustained Western sanctions, Russia is reportedly advancing an alternative CPU pathway through cooperation between local IC firm Tramplin Electronics and China's Loongson. The...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Tata Semiconductor head reportedly steps down amid fab build-out
Industry veteran KC Ang has stepped down as president and head of Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing, marking a leadership transition as the company advances its chipmaking projects...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Nvidia secures approvals and orders for H200 in China, restarts supply chain production

During the GTC 2026 conference, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told global media that the company has made new progress in the China market.

Wednesday 18 March 2026
Apple adopts MediaTek Wi-Fi chip for MacBook Neo to save costs, say sources
Apple's recently launched affordable MacBook Neo has been found to use MediaTek's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips instead of Broadcom or Apple's own N1 chip, according to teardown reports...