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Thursday 23 April 2026
Interview: Seiko Epson outlines engineered future vision for 2035 amid geopolitical challenges
Amid volatile geopolitical tensions affecting Japan's components, manufacturing, and end-user sectors, Seiko Epson unveiled its Engineered Future 2035 long-term vision. The plan aims...
Thursday 23 April 2026
Zhen Ding breaks ground on new China site; Zhongji Innolight chairman attends to show support
Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) giant Zhen Ding Technology Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for the HD Campus of the "Zhen Ding Technology Group Huai'an Tech City" in Huai'an,...
Thursday 23 April 2026
Japan PC shipments peak on upgrade cycle, correction ahead
Japan's PC market delivered a standout performance in the fiscal year ending March 2026, but underlying demand signals point to a sharp reversal as upgrade-driven momentum fades.
Thursday 23 April 2026
SK Hynix builds HBM packaging hub in Cheongju to expand AI memory capacity
SK Hynix has broken ground on a large-scale advanced packaging facility in Cheongju Technopolis, underscoring how the battleground for AI semiconductors is shifting beyond wafer fabrication...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Focus: South Korea builds a semiconductor talent pipeline

South Korea's long-running experiment with job-guaranteed semiconductor education is entering a more consequential phase, with the first...

Wednesday 22 April 2026
Samsung reportedly ramps up GDDR6 supply for Tesla but halts 1d DRAM mass production plan
Samsung Electronics is reportedly increasing production of GDDR6 specifically for Tesla starting in April 2026, even as it simultaneously scales back parts of its broader memory product...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Huawei's wide foldable move sets stage for Apple, Samsung three-way race

Huawei's Pura X Max launch marks a shift in the foldable smartphone market, with competition moving from a Samsung-Huawei duopoly toward...

Wednesday 22 April 2026
China pledges to stabilize memory chip supply as industrial growth and AI-driven manufacturing expand
China's industrial economy posted steady first-quarter 2026 growth, driven by strong performance in high-tech manufacturing and broad sectoral expansion, according to Ministry of Industry...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Japan earthquake intensifies Kioxia supply concerns as SanDisk, Phison halt NAND pricing
A strong earthquake struck Japan's Tohoku region on the evening of April 20, 2026, near a critical semiconductor hub, raising global memory supply chain alarms. The quake's epicenter...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Nvidia-linked Chinese PCB maker jumps on Hong Kong stock debut, targets AI expansion

Victory Giant Technology, a China-based PCB maker and Nvidia supply chain partner, debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 21,...

Wednesday 22 April 2026
Commentary: Apple CEO change sounds alarm for China suppliers
Apple has named hardware engineering chief John Ternus as chief executive, replacing Tim Cook after 15 years — a move that signals a strategic shift. While succession talk had...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Chinese carmakers face delays as global cybersecurity rules tighten
China has moved faster than any other country in rolling out smart, connected vehicles. But as its automakers push aggressively into overseas markets, they are running up against an...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Gangwon's expanding semiconductor cluster comes with global implications
South Korea's Gangwon Province is accelerating the development of a semiconductor cluster centered on Wonju, Chuncheon, and Gangneung, aiming to build a full ecosystem. Global supply...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Naver, TCS partner on AI and cloud in India during Korea-India summit
Naver has signed a strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services in India, marking one of the cooperation...
Wednesday 22 April 2026
CXMT fills LPDDR4X gap as non-China CSPs seek capacity
Memory giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is stepping in to fill the consumer market shortfall left by Samsung Electronics' planned phase-out of LPDDR4X production. With memory...