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Tuesday 3 February 2026

Nexperia plans Malaysia expansion in face of geopolitical risks and automotive supply concerns

Geopolitical tensions between the Netherlands and China led to Nexperia halting shipments at the end of 2025, raising concerns over potential disruptions in the automotive semiconductor...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Beijing officially lists 'future industries,' setting the stage for supply chain realignment

China has for the first time formally designated "future industries," with the framework for policy support now taking shape. The move signals a shift away from conceptual discussion,...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

South Korea eyes X-ray lithography in response to ASML's EUV grip

As global competition in semiconductor technology intensifies and protectionist trends tied to national strategy gain momentum, South...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Analysis: China's AI model race tightens into a three-way contest

China's large language model sector is reaching a decisive inflection point. As requirements for computing resources, capital, and specialized talent continue to climb, the industry...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Sumitomo Bakelite to acquire Kyocera unit, paving way for Chang Wah expansion

Japanese materials maker Sumitomo Bakelite has announced plans to acquire the materials business of Japanese electronic components company Kyocera. Industry observers say the companies'...

Monday 2 February 2026

SMIC reportedly sets up advanced packaging research institute in Shanghai

As Intel, Samsung Electronics, and TSMC increase investment in advanced packaging, market sources say SMIC has set up an advanced packaging research organization in Shanghai, with...

Monday 2 February 2026

China's auto industry hits record low 4.1% profit margin in 2025

China's automotive sector faces mounting profit pressure despite growing sales volume, with the average profit margin dropping to a near five-year low of 4.1% in 2025, according to...

Monday 2 February 2026

Chinese process control powerhouse Jingce targets nearly triple profit growth in 2025

Wuhan Jingce Electronic Group forecasts net profit of CNY80 million to CNY90 million (approx. US$11.5 million to US$13 million) for 2025, representing year-over-year growth of 181.97%...

Monday 2 February 2026

Semco's Tianjin MLCC plant capacity runs flat out on EV, AI server expansion

Rising automotive electronics demand has pushed Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco)'s Tianjin plant to full capacity across its multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) production lines,...

Monday 2 February 2026

Kioxia targets data center NAND as rivals chase HBM

Kioxia Holdings sees an opportunity to expand its presence in high-density storage for AI data centers as rivals direct resources to other segments. The company's incoming president...

Monday 2 February 2026

China breaks into the global top 20 with a trio of chipmaking equipment suppliers

China's drive to localize its semiconductor supply chain is reshaping the global chipmaking equipment industry, with three domestic suppliers now ranking among the world's top 20 for...

Monday 2 February 2026

Sanctioned YMTC fast-tracks Wuhan Phase III NAND fab for early 2H26 mass production

China's YMTC is fast-tracking construction of its Wuhan Phase III NAND flash fab, bringing its mass production target forward to the second half of 2026, roughly a year ahead of the...

Monday 2 February 2026

LG shifts TV production to Vietnam, expands webOS reach

LG Electronics is formalizing a shift in its television manufacturing strategy, extending outsourcing beyond China to Vietnam as part...

Sunday 1 February 2026

China controls 80% of global AI glasses production

China has become the primary manufacturing and innovation hub for AI glasses, backed by an integrated supply chain. Omdia and IDC forecast global shipments exceeding 10 million units...

Saturday 31 January 2026

Shenzhen Ingchips joins domestic chipmakers in raising prices as cost pressures mount

Shenzhen Ingchips Technology has joined Goke Microelectronics and Cmsemicon in announcing price increases, highlighting mounting cost...

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