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Thursday 30 April 2026

Chang Wah Technology forecasts double-digit growth in the second quarter on EMC LED strength

Packaging leadframe maker Chang Wah Technology Co., Ltd. reported that it achieved NT$3.672 billion (US$116 million) in revenue in the first quarter of 2026, its fourth-highest quarterly...

Thursday 30 April 2026

Lenovo sets US$100 billion revenue target as AI PCs and GPU servers drive growth

Lenovo Group told suppliers at its 2026 Global Supplier Conference on April 29 in Hefei that it expected surging demand for AI PCs and GPU servers to lift revenues and that the company...

Thursday 30 April 2026

Samsung highlights stable 4nm tech as AI, automotive demand grow

Samsung Electronics is emphasizing the maturity and yield stability of its 4nm FinFET process as it seeks to secure more foundry customers, amid rising demand for larger and more complex...

Thursday 30 April 2026

Samsung Electronics' record chip profits signal strengthening AI memory supercycle

Samsung Electronics reported a sharp increase in first-quarter 2026 profitability, led by its semiconductor division, as AI-driven demand for memory chips continued to accelerate....

Thursday 30 April 2026

Analysis: Chinese smart home brands outpace Western rivals with relentless innovation

Chinese smart home appliance brands have swept across global consumer markets on the strength of youthful, innovative brand images. Analysts point to one defining trait: product iteration...

Thursday 30 April 2026

Realtek, Airoha target European and US networking infrastructure amid consumer slowdown

Although demand prospects for consumer applications remain relatively weak in 2026, major Taiwanese IC design companies focused on networking infrastructure chips — including...

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Automotive and networking chips move directly to 2nm as AI demand tightens capacity

Demand for advanced chips at TSMC is tightening amid the AI boom, with its 3nm process becoming increasingly congested as major customers...

Wednesday 29 April 2026

NXP signals structural growth as automotive and industrial drive momentum

NXP Semiconductors outlined a strengthening business outlook, with management pointing to clearer demand visibility and improving operational indicators across its end markets. CEO...

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Samsung exits China's TV and appliance market to double down on US growth

Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing a significant strategic pivot: a withdrawal from China's home appliance and television sales market by the end of 2026. According to Nikkei...

Wednesday 29 April 2026

NXP beats expectations and lifts outlook on improving chip demand

NXP Semiconductors reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of US$3.18 billion, rising 12.2% year on year but down 4.6% sequentially, according to company data. Gross profit increased...

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Texas Instruments executive discusses high-voltage power architecture for AI data centers

Texas Instruments (TI) plans to showcase its 800V power architecture-based AI data center solutions at Computex 2026, featuring applications in humanoid robots, automotive, and edge...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Acer's 50th anniversary focuses on talent cultivation in Taiwan

Acer is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having started in 1976 with a total capital of NT$1 million (US$31,800 in today's value). As of April 27, 2026, the broader Acer Group family...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Commentary: Honor retools for humanoid robotics, rewrites AI device playbook

Honor's surprise win at this year's Beijing humanoid robot half-marathon has stirred industry debate, not only for its on-track performance...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

LG reportedly plans to expand its India manufacturing footprint

New Daily reports that LG Electronics has decided to expand its manufacturing footprint in India, with a major investment of about KRW1.4 trillion (approximately US$1.0 billion)...

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Chinese EVs undercut global rivals by half, siren alarm in South Korea and beyond

China's auto industry is expanding at a striking pace, powered by electric vehicles and a surge in exports that is reshaping the global market order. Analysts in South Korea warn that...

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