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Tuesday 3 March 2026

South Korea, Singapore launch FTA upgrade focused on AI, SMR nuclear, space, and quantum

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on March 2 and agreed to launch negotiations to upgrade the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). The...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

UK space leaders join global industry figures at Space-Comm Expo

The organizers of Space-Comm Expo Europe have confirmed the final lineup of speakers for what is set to be Europe's largest commercial space...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Fulltech plans THB3.1 billion Thailand plant to support CCL southward shift

Taiwan-based Fulltech Fiber Glass (FFG) said it approved a capex plan via its Thailand subsidiary to build a new plant with about THB3.1 billion (approx. US$99 million) in investment,...

Monday 2 March 2026

Seoul’s AW 2026: Hyundai debuts MobED as China’s humanoid leaders move in

Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics LAB will showcase its CES Best of Innovation Award-winning mobile robot platform, Mobile Eccentric Droid (MobED), at Smart Factory &Automation World...

Monday 2 March 2026

Europe's battery industry faces strategic setback as high costs and technology gaps cede ground to Asian rivals

Europe's domestic battery sector is in a structural crisis, with high costs, technological shortfalls, and project delays eroding its ability to compete with Asian manufacturers.

Monday 2 March 2026

Hyundai European hubs gain value as EU plans 70% local EV production rule

The EU is preparing to tighten electric vehicle subsidy rules by requiring that 70% of automotive components — excluding batteries — be produced within the bloc. The proposed...

Monday 2 March 2026

Hiwin local production positioned as key supplier for South Korea semiconductor and AI-driven equipment upgrades

Hiwin Technologies has spent more than a decade building direct manufacturing and service capacity in South Korea, evolving from component sales to integrated mechatronic solutions...

Monday 2 March 2026

Rapidus raises US$1.7 billion to support 2nm mass production by 2027

Japan's state-backed chip venture Rapidus announced on February 27 that it has secured a total of JPY267.6 billion (about US$1.7 billion) in new funding from both government and private-sector...

Monday 2 March 2026

Japan's January PC shipments fall 15.9%, worst in 30 months, snapping 19-month growth streak

Japan's PC market began 2026 with an unexpected jolt, as shipments plunged at their fastest pace in 30 months, abruptly ending a 19-month streak of year-over-year growth and catching...

Monday 2 March 2026

Softment launches in Taiwan with smart ordering and multilingual payment services for tourist hotspots

South Korean fintech startup Softment is set to expand into Taiwan following rapid domestic growth, bringing its QR code and NFC-based ordering and payment solutions to the market...

Monday 2 March 2026

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reportedly plan large DRAM price increases, deepening supplier advantage for big buyers

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have notified customers of plans to raise DRAM prices in the second quarter of 2026 and have begun price negotiations, South Korean outlet SEDaily...

Monday 2 March 2026

Arizona in the black: a milestone for TSMC—and Washington

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has reached a critical financial turning point in its high-stakes expansion into the American desert,...

Monday 2 March 2026

Weekly news roundup: semiconductor power shifts and AI momentum

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of Feb 3 - Mar 1, 2026.

Monday 2 March 2026

Analysis: Europe's stalled gigafactory push threatens battery autonomy

With Northvolt, Cellforce, and ACC all defunct, Europe's battery ambitions have collided with a brutal market reality: Chinese manufacturers now own nearly 70% of global lithium battery...

Monday 2 March 2026

XTPL, Manz Partner for Ultra-Precise Dispensing Tech in Asia

XTPL (WSE:XTP), a developer of Ultra-Precise Dispensing (UPD) technology for nanomaterial deposition, has entered a strategic partnership with Manz Asia to support the...

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