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Tuesday 21 April 2026

Middle East transshipment and supply chain shifts double SE Asia freight rates

Given the US-China trade war, many Taiwanese businesses and Chinese manufacturers relocated production lines to Southeast Asia, boosting shipment demand from the region. Now, escalating...

Thursday 16 April 2026

Rising component costs could shrink smartphone shipments by over 10% in 2026

Rising upstream component costs and higher new-phone prices are expected to slow global smartphone shipments in 2026, fueling stronger demand for used devices internationally and prompting...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

South Korea's 97.5% reliance on Israeli bromine puts chip supply chain at risk

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are stoking concerns over semiconductor materials supply chains, as key inputs such as helium and bromine face potential disruptions...

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...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Trump administration's 'Pax Silica' fund to strengthen global semiconductor and AI supply chains

The Trump administration set up a US$250 million fund intended to grow out of its "Pax Silica" initiative launched in December 2025, aimed at supporting global supply chains for semiconductors,...

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...

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...

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

Middle East turmoil disrupts South Korean SME exports, stokes chip supply concerns

Escalating instability in the Middle East stemming from the Iran crisis is disrupting South Korean exporters and raising concerns about potential supply chain risks for the country's...

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...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Iran conflict threatens Gulf data center boom as attacks mount

The widening conflict involving Iran is beginning to ripple through the global AI industry, raising new questions about the security of Gulf-backed data center projects and the resilience...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Moxa eyes Middle East market growth amid energy and AI infrastructure demand

Industrial communication and networking equipment provider Moxa has identified the Middle East as a key fast-growing market over the next three to five years, highlighting the region...

Thursday 5 March 2026

AWS Middle East data centers hit by drones; Nvidia, Google adjust operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in the Middle East were disrupted after drone attacks damaged facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, triggering service outages...

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