Global supply chain: CE, IPC, automotive

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Friday 17 April 2026

Nio cuts Nvidia reliance with in-house chips, targets lower EV costs

Rising cost pressure is pushing China's smart EV makers to pivot from scale expansion to efficiency and cost discipline.

Friday 17 April 2026

CPU shortage more acute than memory; industry awaits Intel 18A yield improvement

A global CPU shortage is disrupting PC and industrial-computing supply chains, as processors are out of stock even at premium prices, while memory is limited but purchasable. The scarcity...

Thursday 16 April 2026

TSMC enters 2nm mass production, scales 3nm capacity

TSMC laid out its capacity expansion plans and advanced node progress at its first quarter 2026 earnings call. Chairman C.C. Wei reaffirmed Taiwan as the primary base for leading-edge...

Thursday 16 April 2026

Mobile manufacturers adapt to soaring key component prices with strategic measures

Memory and component cost surges may curb global phone sales growth in 2026, prompting firms worldwide to adjust prices, marketing, and retail approaches to protect margins. Brands...

Thursday 16 April 2026

US–Iran tensions add another reason to rethink plastic-heavy, disposable supply chains

The ongoing US–Iran conflict is raising global costs for raw materials and energy, leading to higher prices and shortages across sectors such as plastic packaging and consumer...

Thursday 16 April 2026

Advanced Power Electronics confirms price hikes amid memory shortage hitting PC revenue

Advanced Power Electronics Corp.'s (APEC's) report signaling rising component costs and constrained foundry capacity has implications for global tech supply chains, potentially affecting...

Thursday 16 April 2026

Tata steps up iPhone manufacturing investments with fresh capital infusion

India's Tata Group has injected fresh capital into its electronics manufacturing arm, Tata Electronics, as it accelerates efforts to scale up iPhone production and strengthen its role...

Thursday 16 April 2026

Taiwan's auto industry faces costly crossroads in age of AI

Stepping into the halls of the 360° Mobility Mega Shows, one is struck not by the usual crush of visitors but by the relative calm....

Thursday 16 April 2026

Falling margins and memory crisis causing spec downgrades on TV panels

Since the fourth quarter of 2025, memory prices have risen rapidly, driving up overall storage costs and placing significant pressure on TV manufacturers. Sharp changes in cost structures...

Thursday 16 April 2026

Rockchip reports record results, scales AIoT chips across industries

China-based chip designer Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics posted record full-year 2025 results, with AIoT processors driving growth across automotive, robotics, and industrial markets.

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Tong Hsing Electronic expects revenue acceleration as fiber optics drives expansion

Tong Hsing Electronic, a Taiwanese semiconductor packaging and substrate manufacturer specializing in CMOS image sensors, said on Monday that optical communication modules have become...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Southern Taiwan Science Park eyes US$94 billion on AI tailwinds

Riding the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and strong demand for advanced semiconductor processes, the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) posted record-high revenue of NT$2.97 trillion...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Taiwan EMS players advance automotive ambitions with integrated mobility solutions

Kinpo Group's subsidiaries showcased integrated smart mobility technologies at Autotronics Taipei, highlighting the implications for global automakers and suppliers seeking end-to-end...

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Cooling fan makers remain optimistic about 2026 operations

Record revenues and aggressive liquid-cooling rollouts at leading fan makers signal shifting global demand, with server and automotive needs underpinning growth while consumer-linked...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Microsoft plans Copilot overhaul with OpenClaw-like agentic features to win over enterprise clients

Microsoft is developing new OpenClaw-like features for its AI assistant Copilot, according to The Information. The updated tool would be targeted at enterprise customers as...

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