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Wednesday 1 April 2026
South Korean chipmakers stockpile helium, diversify supply beyond Qatar
South Korean semiconductor manufacturers hold enough helium inventory to sustain production through at least June, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions, according to government...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
India accelerates semiconductor push with Kaynes plant launch
India is stepping up its semiconductor ambitions as a new domestic plant begins production, underscoring efforts to build a resilient supply chain and position the country as a global...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Malaysia defends EV policy as BYD weighs assembly pullout
Malaysia's EV industrial policy is creating tension with foreign automakers, as export-driven and localization rules prompt BYD to reassess a planned plant. At the same time, authorities...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
India to account for 10% of Micron's capacity, says official
India is emerging in the global memory supply chain as Micron Technology scales production, with officials linking rising output to surging AI-driven demand and broader ambitions to...
Tuesday 31 March 2026
India approves new electronics component projects to deepen domestic supply chain
India has approved 29 additional proposals under its Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), as the government steps up efforts to localize the production of critical parts...
Tuesday 31 March 2026
South Korea invests US$166 million in chip startup Rebellions

South Korea has approved a KRW250 billion (approx. US$166 million) investment in local artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup Rebellions,...

Tuesday 31 March 2026
Huawei poaches top scientist as Germany's tenure rules drive talent away
Huawei has recruited a leading scientist from a German research institute, raising concerns among the German government and academic circles. According to Nikkei Asia, Martin...
Monday 30 March 2026
Taiwan broadens strategic industry list to include AI, quantum, and SiPh
Taiwan's premier Cho Jung-tai has unveiled a new list of 13 strategic industries. The lineup includes silicon photonics (SiPh), quantum technology, and unmanned vehicles. Quantum technology...
Monday 30 March 2026
Sumco shifts wafer strategy to equipment upgrades over new plant
Sumco has revised its semiconductor wafer supply plan to prioritize upgrading existing fabrication equipment over building new capacity, following approval from Japan's Ministry of...
Monday 30 March 2026
Taiwan’s AI pivot: from chip factory to “silicon innovation island”
Taiwan is moving to cement its status as the "beating heart" of the global technology industry by transitioning from a hardware manufacturing powerhouse into what Acer founder Stan...
Saturday 28 March 2026
Taiwan's Hsinchu faces water supply issue as MOEA aims for no industrial cuts before June 2026
Taiwan's key technology hub in Hsinchu is experiencing severe water supply tensions amid a booming memory, AI, and advanced chip manufacturing cycle. On March 26, 2026, Yuan-Peng Lin,...
Friday 27 March 2026
Taiwan reviews National Security Act, targets hybrid threats; no link to TSMC's Wei-jen Lo case

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan Internal Administration Committee held its second public hearing on proposed amendments to the National Security...

Friday 27 March 2026
US AI startup Anthropic battles government ban, eyeing US$60b IPO in high-stakes AI showdown

US-based AI startup Anthropic is navigating a pivotal moment that blends legal confrontation with financial ambition, as the firm both fends...

Friday 27 March 2026
Taiwan-based Keysight launches local manufacturing in India, accelerating global innovation
Keysight Technologies is opening local manufacturing operations in India, a move that promises faster access to precision test equipment and greater supply-chain resilience for global...
Friday 27 March 2026
Micron inaugurates Tongluo site, targets fiscal 2028 DRAM, HBM output

Micron Technology, on March 26, held an inauguration ceremony for its Tongluo site in Miaoli County, marking a milestone following the...