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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

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

US FCC adds foreign-produced routers to national security 'Covered List'

The US Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announced on March 23, 2026, that it has officially added routers produced in foreign countries...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Chinese Premier encourages foreign investment except Japanese firms at China Development Forum

On March 22, 2026, the Chinese government held the international "China Development Forum" in Beijing, inviting global corporate leaders to participate. Li Qiang, Premier of the State...

Tuesday 24 March 2026

Small nations face structural limits in AI sovereignty, Swiss expert says

As global momentum builds around "sovereign AI," smaller economies face structural constraints in achieving technological independence, particularly in compute infrastructure and semiconductor...

Friday 20 March 2026

Analysis: Supermicro co-founder's GTC star turn ends in federal indictment

At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Super Micro Computer (Supermicro) appeared firmly at the center of the AI infrastructure boom. The company showcased its deepening collaboration with Nvidia and...

Friday 20 March 2026

Scaling the final frontier: Supply chain strategies from Paris Space Week 2026

With a sharp focus on "New Space" industrialization, Paris Space Week 2026 (PSW) highlights a critical shift: the space industry is moving away from bespoke, low-volume "lab work"...

Friday 20 March 2026

Supermicro co-founder charged in US$2.5 billion AI chip smuggling scheme to China

US Federal prosecutors have charged a co-founder of Super Micro Computer Inc. (Supermicro) and two associates in a massive conspiracy to illegally...

Thursday 19 March 2026

Nexperia's China split sends orders to Taiwan

Nexperia's China unit has begun producing power semiconductors on 12-inch wafers. The move marks a decisive break from its Dutch headquarters and is sending ripple effects across global...

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...

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Russia reportedly turns to Loongson to escape x86 sanctions

Amid sustained Western sanctions, Russia is reportedly advancing an alternative CPU pathway through cooperation between local IC firm Tramplin Electronics and China's Loongson. The...

Wednesday 18 March 2026

The EV detour: Why carmakers are turning to range extenders to stay on track

Mainstream carmakers in Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea are reassessing battery electric vehicle (BEV) strategies amid range anxiety, weak charging infrastructure, high vehicle...

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Exclusive: UK's space shake-up puts Taiwan in the orbit of Britain's ambitions

In April 2026, the UK Space Agency will be formally absorbed into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). It is a structural shift — and a deliberate one...

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Exclusive: AI server supply chain hits hidden stalemate as CSPs and manufacturers favor price hikes over expansion

Geopolitical tariff conflicts combined with the outbreak of Middle East hostilities have pushed even the booming AI server and data center industry—and its supply chain—into...

Tuesday 17 March 2026

China reins in OpenClaw surge, flags AI agent security risks

China's Ministry of State Security on March 17 issued its first "lobster security guidelines" for AI agents, aiming to cool market hype...

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