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Wednesday 4 March 2026
Anthropic's federal ban signals a new era of ideological friction between Silicon Valley and Washington
The federal government has initiated a comprehensive internal ban on Anthropic, citing national security concerns after the startup refused to remove safety guardrails for military...
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Taiwan rebuts Trump's 'chip theft' claims as semiconductor tensions rise
US President Donald Trump, on February 21, 2026, again accused Taiwan of stealing the US chip business. Premier Jung-Tai Cho stated that the world recognizes Taiwan's critical industrial...
Tuesday 3 March 2026
US Congress and industry clash over new semiconductor security mandates
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has advanced legislation that would grant Congress the authority to review and block advanced chip sales to adversarial nations, mirroring the...
Tuesday 3 March 2026
TSMC to lead SiPh equipment and materials localization in Taiwan
Taiwan President Ching-te Lai stated on March 2 that one of the government's core policy goals for 2026 is to boost the economy by fully promoting the country's AI major infrastructure...
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Taiwan ranks second in Global Entrepreneurship Monitor index, driven by government support and risk sharing
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) has ranked Taiwan second worldwide in its latest National Entrepreneurship Context Index (NECI), up one place from the previous survey, trailing...
Tuesday 3 March 2026
UK space leaders join global industry figures at Space-Comm Expo

The organizers of Space-Comm Expo Europe have confirmed the final lineup of speakers for what is set to be Europe's largest commercial space...

Monday 2 March 2026
Military AI ethics conflict persists as Pentagon cuts ties with Anthropic, OpenAI secures classified AI deal
A high-stakes dispute between the US Department of War and AI company Anthropic has reshaped the emerging market for military AI, ending a major government partnership and clearing...
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
Indonesia's nickel cut likely to ease Chinese stainless steel price pressure, Walsin says
The Indonesian government's move to cut nickel ore production from 2026 is expected to tighten raw material supply and weaken low-price competition from Chinese steelmakers, Walsin...
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
Arizona in the black: a milestone for TSMC—and Washington

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has reached a critical financial turning point in its high-stakes expansion into the American desert,...

Thursday 26 February 2026
Malaysia probes Arm deal amid seizures, arrests and political fallout
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing the MYR1.11 billion (US$250 million) agreement with UK-based Arm Holdings amid seizures, arrests, and political fallout. The government...
Thursday 26 February 2026
From sovereignty to specialization: How the UK is recalibrating its space ambitions
Britain's space policy is entering a period of transition. The government has confirmed that the UK Space Agency will be folded into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology...
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Taiwan offshore wind faces test as localization protection ends
Taiwan's offshore wind sector is entering the third phase of block development (Phase 3-3) vendor selection, marking the first time localization requirements have been removed. The...
Tuesday 24 February 2026
A three-nation chip pact takes shape: Japan’s capital, Taiwan’s know-how, India’s talent
What if the next pillar of the global semiconductor industry isn't built in one country — but three?