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Wednesday 25 March 2026

Tungsten prices surge as geopolitics worsen chip supply fears

Global supply concerns over tungsten, a critical material used in semiconductor manufacturing, are intensifying as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt commodity markets...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Taipower activates response plan to secure power as US-Iran war disrupts energy

As the US-Iran military conflict enters its fourth week, global energy supply and electricity dispatch have drawn heightened attention. Taiwan's state-owned power provider, Taiwan...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Commentary: Trump's Middle East AI data center push under threat from Iran conflict

In May 2025, US President Donald Trump led a major investment delegation to the Middle East targeting key allies Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The delegation...

Friday 20 March 2026

Malaysia chipmakers monitor helium supply risks as Middle East tensions weigh Qatar output

Malaysia's semiconductor industry is closely monitoring helium supply risks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, though companies have not yet reported operational disrupti...

Thursday 19 March 2026

China curbs, Middle East tensions drive surge in chip material risks from gallium to helium

Global semiconductor supply chains are facing rising pressure as Middle East geopolitical tensions and China's tightening export controls...

Thursday 19 March 2026

Hormuz blockade triggers domino effect across semiconductor supply chain

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated from a regional shipping disruption into a systemic threat to the global semiconductor industry. Initial market fears centered...

Tuesday 17 March 2026

As Middle East conflict further raises oil prices, air freight costs hit semiconductor supply chain

As the Middle East conflict enters its third week, global energy supply and sea-air logistics networks are facing major disruptions. Because semiconductor and electronics supply chains...

Friday 13 March 2026

War engulfs the Gulf: worst aviation crisis since Covid

The war in the Middle East has triggered the most severe disruption to Gulf aviation hubs since the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing airlines to suspend flights and reroute global travel...

Friday 13 March 2026

Chip material prices double, compound semiconductor supply chain on alert

The Middle East conflict is raising concerns over global energy supply and driving sharp increases in semiconductor material costs. Compound...

Friday 13 March 2026

Exclusive: Middle East conflict and AI demand drive cost pressures; supply chain shifts procurement risks to clients

The Middle East conflict and rising AI data center demand have intensified raw material shortages and price hikes across the supply chain. Manufacturers increasingly adopt a "shift-to-client...

Friday 13 March 2026

Middle East conflicts threaten affordable cars as automakers shift focus to flagship models

As renewed Middle East conflicts compound post-pandemic chip shortages and tariff barriers, multiple overlapping risks are disrupting global vehicle supply chains and making them increasingly...

Thursday 12 March 2026

Middle East conflict rattles energy markets, squeezes IC distributors

The ongoing Middle East conflict is disrupting global oil and natural gas supplies and triggering an energy crisis that has pushed up international crude prices. Market expectations...

Thursday 12 March 2026

Interview: Intel-backed Bria bets on licensed data and governance to stand out in generative AI market

As enterprises accelerate adoption of generative AI, Israel-based startup Bria.ai is betting that copyright-compliant data, creator compensation, and enterprise-grade control can set...

Thursday 12 March 2026

US-Iran clash seen as short-term shock as markets look toward possible de-escalation

The US-Iran military clash has raised concerns about oil supply disruptions and economic fallout. Still, hopes of a quick de-escalation have helped oil prices retreat and capital markets...

Thursday 12 March 2026

Compound semiconductors emerge as critical components in modern air defense radar systems, as seen during Iran conflict

Iran's air defense shortcomings amid persistent US and Israeli strikes underscore the growing importance of high-power radar components and the supply chains that provide them. South...

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