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Friday 3 July 2026
Volkswagen gives China joint venture control of exports as auto strategy shifts
Volkswagen has handed full export-market control to its China joint venture, marking a major shift in how the German automaker uses its Chinese operations. The move, unveiled at an...
Friday 3 July 2026
EU weighs "super credits" for small EVs to support affordable car sales
The European Commission is considering a new credit system for electric vehicles as part of its latest Automotive Package, Reuters reported, in a move aimed at speeding EV...
Friday 3 July 2026
Apple's iPhone slips in China as local brands hold off challenge
Apple's iPhone lost momentum in China in the first five months of 2026, while domestic smartphone brands largely preserved their home-market advantage. The shift came as volatile memory...
Thursday 2 July 2026
India's smartwatch leader enters smartphone market despite surging memory cost
Fire-Boltt is expanding beyond wearables into smartphones, a move that could shape India's budget-device market and add another local contender to a segment dominated by Chinese brands...
Thursday 2 July 2026
PlayStation to end physical game discs for new releases from 2028
In a blog post on July 1, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) said it will stop producing physical discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles beginning in January 2028,...
Thursday 2 July 2026
Hotai Motor trims Taiwan auto market outlook but keeps 2026 sales target
Hotai Motor has cut its 2026 Taiwan auto market forecast, signaling softer demand may linger after tariff-related weakness in the first half. The move matters beyond Taiwan because...
Thursday 2 July 2026
Tesla jumps to second as Taiwan auto sales rebound in June
Taiwan's auto market posted a strong rebound in June 2026, signaling firmer demand in a key Asian economy watched by global carmakers. Registrations rose sharply in the month and year,...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Yageo to raise capacitor prices, extending AI cost pressure to EMS and OEM customers
Leading passive components supplier Yageo is reportedly set to raise capacitor prices across the board from July 1, according to supply chain sources. The price hikes will cover tantalum...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
China humanoid robot commercialization accelerates, shipments to reach 50,000 in 2026
China's humanoid robot market is expected to move ahead into the early stages of commercialization. Morgan Stanley recently raised its latest outlook for the country's humanoid robot...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Global auto supply chain braces for fiercer 3Q26 profit battle
The global automotive supply chain remained in turmoil in the first half of 2026 due primarily to geopolitical challenges and subsidy adjustments in Europe, the US, and China, as well...
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...
Monday 29 June 2026
Wistron expands US production to meet AI server demand

Wistron is stepping up factory spending in the US, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia to meet rising demand for AI servers. The expansion signals...

Monday 29 June 2026
Infineon counters Innoscience claim after China GaN patent setback
Infineon and Innoscience are locked in a global legal battle over alleged infringement involving gallium nitride (GaN) technology, with courts across multiple jurisdictions becoming...
Sunday 28 June 2026
Sunrise builds integrated energy platform as AI data center demand rises
Sino-American Silicon (SAS) Products' Sunrise is expanding its integrated smart energy business as artificial intelligence (AI) and data center demand for high-performance computing...
Sunday 28 June 2026
Smartwatch sales return to growth as AI and health features lift demand
Smartwatch sales slowed in 2024, but global demand has returned to growth in 2025, and first-quarter 2026 sales are still rising year on year. For consumers worldwide, the shift suggests...