Amid a global push for carbon neutrality and soaring electricity demand, nuclear fusion is moving back into the spotlight—not as a distant scientific aspiration, but as a potential near-term solution. With major reactor projects delayed and energy needs growing, countries are reassessing the traditional Tokamak-based R&D path and seeking faster, more agile alternatives

Gemtek Technology aims to significantly expand shipments to India with new investments in optical communications and AI system-on-module sectors. The networking company plans a 100-fold increase by early 2026, contingent on national certification of its Wi-Fi over mmWave Technology (WoMT) in India

Steel bar and wire maker Camellia Metal has steadily grown sales from the automotive sector, increasing the sector's share of revenue from 33% in 2023 to 39% in 2025 despite challenging conditions. The company is actively expanding into the Southeast Asian market with a three-stage plan aimed at competing against established Japanese supply chains

Amid the global AI surge, Lens Technology acquired PMG International to gain a 95.1% stake in Yuans Technology, an Nvidia-certified supplier specializing in liquid cooling and server racks. This strategic move enhances Lens's capabilities in AI server hardware, complementing its consumer electronics expertise

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed a long-term framework agreement with the Telangana government to invest US$7 billion in expanding its cloud data-center infrastructure in Hyderabad over the next 14 years. The deal was finalized during the Telangana Rising Global Summit held on December 8–9 and announced on Thursday

J&B International has initiated operations at its new Vietnam factory, shifting the site from Binh Phuoc to Dong Nai Province. CEO Clive Hsiao said the land purchase and plant design are complete, with environmental reviews underway. Construction is expected to start soon, targeting completion by end-2026 and trial production in first quarter 2027

Mexico's decision to impose import tariffs of up to 50% on goods from countries without free trade agreements is set to hit Indian exporters hard, particularly automakers. The new duties, effective January 1, 2026, will apply to more than 1,400 products ranging from vehicles and auto components to steel, plastics, and textiles

The global power equipment supply chain is facing a transformer shortage due to the unrelenting AI data center construction and demand for renewable energy. Delivery times for key equipment have been significantly extended, with some large transformers requiring as long as 24 months. This not only tests grid resilience but also creates challenges for major tech firms urgently seeking new power capacity

he Malaysian government announced that companies engaged in midstream and downstream production of rare earth elements (REE) are eligible for related incentive policies. According to reports from Bernama and Nanyang Siang Pau, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) stated that under the 1986 Promotion of Investments Act, these REE midstream and downstream operators can apply for Pioneer Status, which grants tax exemptions on investments

Advantech is accelerating deployment of its end-to-end intelligent transportation system (ITS) platform as global demand for smart traffic infrastructure rises. The company has expanded its footprint across South Korea through projects in Busan, Jeju, Incheon, Gwangju, Anyang, and Daegu, delivering systems for pedestrian–vehicle coordination, school zone safety alerts, and intersection conflict detection

Canon has reportedly entered final negotiations to invest in a state-backed chipmaker, while SoftBank prepares to increase its financial support, marking a significant step in Japan's bid to revitalize its semiconductor industry. Kyodo News reported that the funding aims to support mass production of 2nm chips at the Chitose plant in Hokkaido by the second half of fiscal 2027 and establish a foundation for future 1.4nm manufacturing

Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing for urgent negotiations with Micron Technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, as surging mobile DRAM prices and tightening supply threaten to disrupt production plans for the upcoming Galaxy S26, according to South Korean media reports

Passenger vehicle retail sales in China declined by 8% year-over-year in November 2025, the largest drop in nearly a year and the first negative growth period since 2023, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). This downturn signals early signs of a significant industry reshuffle triggered by the withdrawal of longstanding subsidy programs

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is under scrutiny for allegedly circumventing US export restrictions by illegally acquiring thousands of Nvidia's Blackwell architecture GPUs. Nvidia acknowledged the situation but said it had no concrete evidence and would investigate all available leads