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Thursday 11 June 2026

Taiwan rugged PC suppliers gain multi-year order visibility as Europe accelerates rearmament

Europe's push to strengthen defense self-sufficiency is beginning to translate into tangible opportunities for military technology suppliers, with Taiwan-based rugged PC makers expecting...

Thursday 11 June 2026

Volkswagen plans Europe-made Samsung SDI square batteries to diversify supply chain

Volkswagen is preparing a new three-way lithium battery supply chain that would add Samsung SDI as a Europe-based supplier of standardized square batteries as early as 2027, executives...

Thursday 11 June 2026

PCIM 2026: Why the Silicon survival, physics, and the AI vortex are forcing reality check

While marketing initiatives promote an ultra-fast transition to wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, fully automated smart factories, and an all-electric...

Monday 8 June 2026

V2X data becomes latest target in rising geopolitical tensions

Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) data management has become the latest battlefront in geopolitical tensions, with recent maneuvering in China, the US, and Europe drawing the most attention...

Friday 5 June 2026

Commentary: EU tariff barrier may weaken as Japanese automakers lean on China's EV tech

Japanese automakers' growing reliance on Chinese EV technology could weaken the EU's tariff strategy and reshape global car trade. As Mazda, Nissan, Honda, and Toyota adjust their...

Thursday 4 June 2026

EU launches Technology Sovereignty Package to strengthen chips, AI, and cloud infrastructure

The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive Technology Sovereignty Package aimed at strengthening Europe's capabilities in semiconductors, AI, cloud infrastructure, open-source...

Wednesday 3 June 2026

EU's EUR20B AI gigafactory ambition faces delays as global rivals surge ahead

The European Union's (EU) plan to mobilize EUR20 billion (US$23.3 billion) for a network of large-scale AI "gigafactories" is running into delays and funding uncertainty, stoking concerns...

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Valeo builds second growth engine in AI data centers, robotics and defense as E/EA transition slows

As Europe and the US fall short of expectations for the automotive electrical/electronic architecture (E/EA) transition, traditional tier-1 suppliers are accelerating diversification...

Monday 1 June 2026

Foxconn expands France push with Tessalia chip-packaging venture, Bull AI project

Foxconn is expanding its footprint in France through two projects spanning artificial intelligence infrastructure and semiconductor packaging,...

Monday 1 June 2026

SoftBank plans up to EUR75 billion AI data center buildout in France, anchoring Europe's infrastructure

SoftBank Group said it will invest as much as EUR75 billion (US$87.43 billion) to develop 5GW of AI data center capacity in France, a move that would make the country one of its largest...

Saturday 30 May 2026

Xpeng plays the long game: South Korea on hold, Europe in sight

Xpeng Motors, often described as "China's Tesla," is advancing on two very different international fronts — cautious and measured in South Korea, but increasingly strategic in...

Friday 29 May 2026

Foxconn shifts gears from electronics maker to physical-industries powerhouse

Foxconn chairman Young Liu said the company is accelerating its move into electric vehicles, robotics, and smart cities, arguing that these businesses will drive its next phase of...

Friday 29 May 2026

EU seeks to spur government buying of homegrown chips

The European Commission wants governments to buy chips from EU startups as Brussels seeks to reduce the bloc's reliance on US and East Asian suppliers, Reuters reported, citing...

Friday 29 May 2026

Taiwan's Panel maker TPK bets on UK energy storage boom with Sumitomo and GRID tie-up

TPK Holding, a Taiwan-based touch panel manufacturer facing weakening demand in its core business, has been pivoting aggressively into new growth areas in 2026 — from semiconductor...

Thursday 28 May 2026

Semiconductors and AI are pillars of Taiwan's global prosperity, says Taiwanese president

During the 2026 Europe Day Dinner, Taiwanese President Ching-te Lai referenced how coal and steel formed the foundation of peace in Europe, comparing that to how semiconductors and...

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