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Wednesday 18 March 2026
Nvidia GTC 2026: Nvidia charts optical-copper path
At GTC 2026, Nvidia outlined a dual-track approach combining copper cables and silicon photonics (SiPh) to meet surging AI-driven demand for data center interconnects. CEO Jensen Huang...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Foxconn and SAP forge strategic alliance to drive enterprise AI in APAC
On March 18, Foxconn (Hon Hai) announced a strategic partnership with SAP to accelerate the adoption of next-generation enterprise artificial intelligence across the Asia-Pacific region...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
US Army inks US$20 billion deal with Anduril, consolidating procurement to accelerate AI-driven military modernization
The US Army has signed a sweeping corporate contract with defense tech startup Anduril Industries, valued at up to US$20 billion over 10 years. Covering software, hardware, infrastructure,...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
OpenAI shifts from building data centers to leasing cloud capacity
OpenAI has appointed new leadership to oversee its Stargate computing initiative as the company pivots its infrastructure strategy away from building its own data centers and toward...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
In-depth: China's AI 'five-layer cake'— impressive on the outside, underbaked in the middle
Jensen Huang's "five-layer cake" model for AI is a tidy recipe: energy, chips, infrastructure, models, applications — stacked in order. Applied to China, the cake looks polished...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Syscom presents AI as a new operational workforce, promising measurable business change
Syscom Computer Engineering showcased an "AI mobilization" theme at the 2026 Smart City Expo, integrating physical service robots with intelligent digital workers and presenting the...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
China tightens Hong Kong IPO rules, curbs red-chip listings to stem capital outflows

China is tightening scrutiny over domestic companies seeking to list in Hong Kong, signaling a shift in how one of the market's most entrenched...

Wednesday 18 March 2026
Taiwan smart city expo spotlights AI robotics across industries
The 2026 Smart City Summit & Expo features an AI robot application zone, jointly planned by the Taiwan Smart City Solutions Alliance, the Tainan City Government, and the Special...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Apple's low-cost MacBook Neo pressures consumer electronics amid rising memory costs
Apple launched the MacBook Neo in March 2026, featuring an Arm-based A18 Pro processor, with pricing starting at US$599 and US$499 for students. Supply chain sources warn that surging...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Apple adopts MediaTek Wi-Fi chip for MacBook Neo to save costs, say sources
Apple's recently launched affordable MacBook Neo has been found to use MediaTek's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips instead of Broadcom or Apple's own N1 chip, according to teardown reports...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Intel unveils Core Ultra 200HX Plus processors with up to 8% gaming boost

Intel on March 17 launched its Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors, expanding its high-performance lineup for gaming, content...

Wednesday 18 March 2026
Oppo seeks to offset component cost pressures with global expansion and premium push
Oppo is preparing to cushion its smartphone business against rising component costs, particularly memory, after reaching annual shipments of around 100 million units. The company is...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
HD Renewable Energy deepens presence in Japan's power market with 50MW Hokkaido energy storage project
Japan's 25th Smart Energy Week is taking place in Tokyo, where HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) showcased three major solutions: energy storage integration, electricity trading, and charging...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Analysis: How Nvidia is leveraging DeepSeek R1 surge to cement hardware–model domination
On March 11 (US time), Nvidia announced a US$26 billion five-year investment in open-source large language models and introduced Nemotron 3 Super, its most powerful hybrid mixture-of-experts...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Exclusive: AI server supply chain hits hidden stalemate as CSPs and manufacturers favor price hikes over expansion
Geopolitical tariff conflicts combined with the outbreak of Middle East hostilities have pushed even the booming AI server and data center industry—and its supply chain—into...