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Wednesday 28 January 2026

As China races to localize auto chips, Taiwan locks onto upmarket

In recent years, Chinese companies have significantly increased their investment in automotive semiconductors, aiming to accelerate the development of a domestic supply chain. Yet...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

China's new commercial space plan aims to reshape global space economy by 2027

China's National Space Administration (CNSA) announced a strategic initiative on November 25, 2025, intending to make China the world leader in commercial space activities by 2027...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

China's TV subsidies lose traction, shipments likely to decline in 2026

China will continue implementing its national subsidy policy in 2026, but with stricter conditions and higher thresholds. Judging from TV sales trends in 2025, the subsidies had already...

Wednesday 28 January 2026

South Korea's trade with Vietnam grows strongly; sets export value record in 2025

South Korea's total export value surpassed US$700 billion for the first time in 2025, with Vietnam remaining the third-largest trading partner and the second-largest source of South...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Nexperia supply crisis eases as Honda and GAC restart three China plants

Honda announced on January 26, 2026, that its previously halted Chinese auto factories had gradually resumed production since January 19. The shutdowns were primarily caused by a temporary...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Chinese GPU startup Iluvatar CoreX lays out roadmap targeting Nvidia's Rubin

Chinese GPU startup Iluvatar CoreX has unveiled a multi-generation product roadmap that it says could see its fourth-generation architecture surpass Nvidia's upcoming Rubin platform...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Samsung favors high-margin memory clients, squeezing TV and appliance units

Samsung Electronics' television and home appliance divisions are struggling to secure memory supplies as rising prices prompt the company's semiconductor arm to prioritize higher-margin...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

China reportedly enters semiconductor glass substrate market

China is moving into the semiconductor glass substrate market, with both chip-related suppliers and display makers entering the field, according to Korean industry reports.

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Samsung doubles down on Galaxy A as Chinese brands take half the market

Samsung Electronics said on January 26, 2025, that it will launch its new Galaxy A07 5G smartphone in Taiwan, aiming to lift shipment momentum in the mass-market segment.

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Why South Korea's new AI law left manufacturing outside core rules

South Korea's artificial intelligence industry is bracing for tighter regulation following the implementation of the AI Basic Act, particularly provisions aimed at protecting personal...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Samsung, LG turn to RGB Mini-LED as Chinese TV rivals gain ground

Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics unveiled new RGB Mini-LED televisions at the CES 2026 trade show, signaling a strategic bet on...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

AI and localization reshape China's semiconductor supply chain as price hikes arrive

After navigating pandemic tailwinds, US-China conflicts, and tariffs under US President Donald Trump, the global semiconductor and electronics industries are emerging from inventory...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Commentary: Behind the scenes of Jensen Huang's China trip

While global political and economic elites were still exchanging remarks at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang exited and flew straight to Shanghai.

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Trump's 25% tariff move against South Korea paints hard line on unratified trade deals

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a steep tariff hike on South Korean imports Monday, plunging Seoul into political chaos and delivering a stark...

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Analysis: Why Foxconn and Hotai are targeting Japan's toughest market

Taiwan's industrial heavyweights are moving into Japan's commercial vehicle market with a level of ambition and visibility rarely seen before.

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