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Friday 10 April 2026

TCL-Sony merger shifts the competitive landscape for Korean TV giants

China's TCL and Japan's Sony have finalized plans to merge their television and audio businesses into a joint venture. The deal marks a significant shift in the global TV industry...

Friday 10 April 2026

Taiwan targets Poland's drone supply chain as Eastern European demand surges

Taiwanese companies are accelerating efforts to enter Poland's fast-growing drone supply chain, as the Eastern European country emerges as a hub for defense procurement and a gateway...

Friday 10 April 2026

Samsung and SK Hynix reportedly secure long-term helium contracts with US firms

Industry sources report that the recent supply concerns over semiconductor-grade helium triggered by the US-Iran conflict have eased,...

Friday 10 April 2026

Alibaba's Qwen tops Korea's AI benchmark

Alibaba's Qwen models occupy the top four positions on South Korea's K-AI Leaderboard, overtaking domestic AI models from LG AI Research, SK Telecom, and Naver.

Friday 10 April 2026

Flytech sees 11% revenue rise in 1Q26, led by Asia-Pacific new models

Industrial PC (IPC) maker Flytech Technology's 11% year-over-year revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong Asia-Pacific shipments, signals potential supply and...

Friday 10 April 2026

AUO eyes CPO and LEO satellites as Innolux pushes FOPLP growth

AUO and Innolux are accelerating their expansion beyond traditional display panels, with Innolux's non-display revenue surpassing 51% in 2025, mainly driven by automotive applications...

Friday 10 April 2026

Transcom Technology sees flat 2026 revenue after Taiwan budget delays, but India order may broaden international reach

Transcom Technology expects flat full-year revenue for 2026 amid stalled progress in Taiwan's defense budget, which is potentially delaying deliveries of Gong-3 and Gong-4 missile...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung, SK Hynix pivot to long-term memory deals; Kioxia signals dividend confidence

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly shifting to multi-year memory supply agreements, marking a structural change in how the...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Aspeed and ASMedia propelled to top IC design ranks

Although Taiwanese firms have largely missed the core AI chip development battlefield, a few with critical technological barriers have broken through—most notably Aspeed and...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung P4 fab nears completion, expanding 1c DRAM capacity

Samsung has entered the final phase of equipment investment at its P4 fab in Pyeongtaek, issuing purchase orders (POs) for front-end tools for Phase 2 (Ph2) and Phase 4 (Ph4). According...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung profit jumps on memory rally, chips drive over 90% of earnings

Samsung Electronics posted record first-quarter 2026 results, with more than 90% of earnings tied to its memory business, underscoring the scale of the AI-driven memory upcycle.

Thursday 9 April 2026

Samsung Foundry launches new 2nm temperature sensor IP to improve chip thermal and area efficiency

Samsung Electronics' foundry division has introduced a new temperature sensor intellectual property (IP) designed to address heat dissipation and area efficiency challenges in advanced...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Helium and tungsten shortages threaten South Korea's semiconductor industry

China's tightening grip on critical mineral exports is sending shockwaves through Asia's semiconductor supply chain. South Korea's chip industry, already on edge over the potential...

Thursday 9 April 2026

China accelerates semiconductor equipment localization; Korean firms eyeing Taiwan as orders slip

In response to US semiconductor sanctions and to accelerate AI industry development, China is aggressively promoting localization in semiconductor manufacturing. While South Korean...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Geopolitics and AI is redrawing the global chip packaging landscape

The AI computing boom is reshaping where semiconductors get packaged. Geopolitical pressure and supply chain diversification are pushing capacity well beyond its traditional strongholds...

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