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Friday 3 July 2026
South Korea battery industry urges tax reform as US, Europe rules bite
The South Korean government treats batteries as a strategic asset tied to national economic and energy security, but industry leaders say the growth and survival of South Korea's companies...
Thursday 2 July 2026
USMCA review and post-Brexit rules cloud auto supply chain
The global auto industry is facing a sharper supply chain shock from trade policy, as the US, Canada, and Mexico begin a mandatory review of the USMCA, and post-Brexit sourcing rules...
Thursday 2 July 2026
SoftBank leads Japan's sovereign AI push, with Foxconn eyeing the compute backbone

Japan's sovereign AI push is moving from policy ambition to industrial buildout, with SoftBank-backed Noetra at the center, and Foxconn...

Thursday 2 July 2026
Alltop projects cautious 2H26 growth led by AI servers and recovering EV demand
Connector and cable maker Alltop is signaling that global demand trends may increasingly favor AI infrastructure and a later recovery in electric vehicles, with its latest outlook...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
China's humanoid robot boom turns physical AI from prototype to production

China's humanoid robot sector is moving faster than expected, with new unicorns, policy support and maturing supply chains pushing physical...

Wednesday 1 July 2026
China loosens auto aftermarket rules, but Taiwan firms are holding their ground in the US

China's latest policy to expand auto aftermarket consumption stands to reshape demand for parts, repairs, and modifications at home,...

Wednesday 1 July 2026
Taiwan auto market levels as easing US tariff uncertainty boosts parts exporters
Taiwan's auto industry has begun to recover as recent clarity around US tariff policy eased months of pressure on manufacturers, dealers and aftermarket parts exporters, executives...
Tuesday 30 June 2026
China's third-largest pure-play foundry's HK filing shows growth, but also rising risks

Nexchip Semiconductor has filed for a Hong Kong listing to fund expansion, following rapid revenue growth and a stronger market position...

Tuesday 30 June 2026
EU's push for cloud sovereignty draws fragmentation warnings

The EU is accelerating efforts to cut reliance on foreign cloud, AI, and semiconductor suppliers as it seeks to block so-called "kill...

Monday 29 June 2026
BOE's military designation hands South Korean panel makers a strategic opening

The US government's move to add Chinese panel makers BOE and Tianma to a military-related list is raising concerns that Washington's...

Monday 29 June 2026
Weekly news roundup: South Korea takes physical AI push from policy to practice; Europe aggressively pursues non-red supply chains
Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of June 22-28, 2026:
Friday 26 June 2026
Japan puts JPY101.6 trillion AI chip push at heart of JPY370 trillion growth roadmap
Japan is moving to anchor its long-term growth strategy around AI, semiconductors, and strategic infrastructure, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to use state-backed investment...
Thursday 25 June 2026
ADATA explores Thailand role in AI computing expansion
ADATA Technology is stepping up discussions in Thailand amid rising global demand for AI computing centers. Chairman Simon Chen's visit highlights how Southeast Asia could benefit...
Thursday 25 June 2026
Foxtron pivots overseas strategy toward Europe as EV competition intensifies
Foxtron is shifting its overseas plans toward Europe as global electric vehicle competition heats up and trade barriers rise. Chairman Andy Lee said the company will use local partnerships...
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Hushan's ADAS camera module moves into volume ramp as aftermarket demand holds in North America
Hushan, a global automotive door-handle maker, said on June 23 that its ADAS automotive camera module has entered a volume ramp as long-term rigid demand in North America's aftermarket...