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Tuesday 3 March 2026
AI server boom strains tantalum capacitors; MLCC substitution falls short
The global expansion of AI computing infrastructure is accelerating, but supply shortages across the component supply chain continue to widen. Alongside constrained supply of memory...
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Fulltech plans THB3.1 billion Thailand plant to support CCL southward shift
Taiwan-based Fulltech Fiber Glass (FFG) said it approved a capex plan via its Thailand subsidiary to build a new plant with about THB3.1 billion (approx. US$99 million) in investment,...
Monday 2 March 2026
Renesas names new India president to accelerate growth amid fierce engineering talent competition
Renesas has named two senior executives to lead its businesses in India and China, moves the company says are intended to accelerate growth in those markets.
Monday 2 March 2026
AMD deal with Meta puts CPU firm as leading alternative to Nvidia in AI compute
AMD secured a five-year agreement with Meta Platforms Inc. to supply up to 6GW of AI chips, a deal Meta said could be worth more than US$100 billion, and which industry observers say...
Monday 2 March 2026
DDI maker FocalTech takes US$41 million impairment hit, doubles down on OLED touch and automotive ICs

FocalTech Systems, a display driver IC (DDI) supplier, held an earnings conference on February 26. Chairman Genda Hu said 2025 operations...

Monday 2 March 2026
Memory price surge spreads to servers; Wiwynn flags sharp post-holiday cost jump

Memory price increases are beginning to affect the server market. Wiwynn said that in 2025, server customers and memory suppliers were protected...

Monday 2 March 2026
Trade tensions deepen Nvidia and TSMC's strategic grip on AI infrastructure
As expected, Nvidia delivered another strong earnings beat for the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2026, reinforcing the view that global demand for AI computing remains resilient despite...
Monday 2 March 2026
Airoha eyes strong 2026 growth with optical, Ethernet, and fixed broadband
A subsidiary of MediaTek, Airoha held an investor briefing on February 26, outlining its outlook for continued growth. The company said it expects consolidated revenue to reach a record...
Monday 2 March 2026
Google signs multibillion-dollar AI chip deal with Meta to escalate Nvidia rivalry
According to The Information, Meta has signed a multibillion-dollar, multi-year agreement to rent artificial intelligence chips from Google, marking a significant shift in...
Monday 2 March 2026
Intel Foundry Chief joins Qualcomm; Chandrasekaran takes dual tech and fab role
Backed by the US government and positioned under a "Made in USA" mandate, Intel has seen another senior leadership change. In a surprise move, Kevin O'Buckley, head of Intel Foundry,...
Monday 2 March 2026
Analysis: AMD bets on AI surge in 2H26 with OpenAI and Meta ecosystem pact
AMD is stepping up efforts to expand its position in the artificial intelligence semiconductor market, combining long-term customer agreements with equity-linked incentives as it seeks...
Monday 2 March 2026
Huawei takes 8,192-chip Atlas 950 global, escalates AI data center fight with Nvidia

Huawei has unveiled its Atlas 950 SuperPoD at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, marking the first overseas showcase of its...

Monday 2 March 2026
Rapidus raises US$1.7 billion to support 2nm mass production by 2027
Japan's state-backed chip venture Rapidus announced on February 27 that it has secured a total of JPY267.6 billion (about US$1.7 billion) in new funding from both government and private-sector...
Monday 2 March 2026
Radiant Optoelectronics pursues AR and metalens growth, aims for 2028 breakthrough
Backlight module supplier Radiant Optoelectronics has invested over NT$10 billion (US$318.16 million) in acquisitions under company chairman Yu-Chao Wang's leadership while advancing...
Monday 2 March 2026
Daxin Materials eyes 30% revenue growth in key raw materials by 2026
Daxin Materials achieved strong gains in semiconductor materials in 2025, expanding its product lineup to 12 items. The company plans to introduce three to five new products in 2026,...