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Tuesday 10 March 2026
Moxa eyes Middle East market growth amid energy and AI infrastructure demand
Industrial communication and networking equipment provider Moxa has identified the Middle East as a key fast-growing market over the next three to five years, highlighting the region...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
SK On cuts nearly 1,000 jobs at US battery plant as EV demand wanes
South Korea's SK Innovation (SKI) subsidiary SK On announced on March 6 a reduction of 968 employees—37% of its 2,566-strong workforce—at its battery factory in Commerce,...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
China's EV charging war: BYD strikes back at CATL
China's electric vehicle industry is shifting its competitive focus from driving range to charging speed, as automakers and battery suppliers race to cut recharging times and improve...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Phison says NAND prices jumped 50% overnight as supply crunch continues
NAND flash prices have surged amid tightening supply, with some manufacturers raising quotations by as much as 50% overnight, according to Phison Electronics CEO Khein-seng Pua.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
SAS Group leverages semiconductor and energy synergy from space tech to net zero
Amid a global supply chain restructuring and energy transition, Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS) has expanded into three major sectors: semiconductors, automotive electronic components,...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Japan targets JPY40 trillion in domestic semiconductor sales by 2040
Japan plans to boost domestic semiconductor sales to JPY40 trillion (approx. US$253.5 billion) by 2040, a sharp increase from current levels, as the government intensifies efforts...
Tuesday 10 March 2026
AI short drama 'Huo Qubing' goes viral, Seedance 2.0 cuts video generation cost below US$0.14/sec
AI-generated video technology is rapidly disrupting the film and television industry. The recent AI-generated Chinese short drama Huo Qubing has gone viral on social media,...
Monday 9 March 2026
EU policies tighten costs and complexity for automakers, industry warns
The EU's simultaneous push for stricter emission rules and industrial localization is increasing operational costs and complicating transformation for European carmakers, industry...
Monday 9 March 2026
US auto market hits a wall as subsidies dry up and buyers max out
The US automotive market is entering a clear cooling and consolidation phase in 2026. Three forces are converging: fading subsidies, lost tariff-related buying incentives, and weakening...
Monday 9 March 2026
China's new Five-Year Plan pairs tech push with consumption pivot
China's draft 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026–2030 signals that Beijing is seeking to rebalance its economic model while keeping technological development at the center of national...
Monday 9 March 2026
Research Insight: Global EV charging stations to surpass 9 million by 2026 as China, Europe expand

Global public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is projected to reach 9.01 million stations worldwide by 2026, according to...

Monday 9 March 2026
Beyond the firefighter: Why automakers are overhauling the corner office
From early 2025 through 2026, nine major automakers across Europe, the US, Japan, and South Korea have replaced their CEOs. The scale of the reshuffle goes beyond routine succession...
Monday 9 March 2026
MWC 2026: How AI is reshaping devices, networks, and data policy
MWC 2026 placed comprehensive AI integration front and center. The show covered everything from smartphones and wearables to telecom networks and cloud infrastructure. Industry observers...
Monday 9 March 2026
Foxconn's deep Nvidia ties and full-stack integration fuel AI server ambitions
Foxconn chairman Young Liu said the company expects robust growth in 2026, driven by recovering consumer electronics demand and expanding AI-related business. He expressed strong confidence...
Monday 9 March 2026
US weighs global AI chip export licensing to curb third-country diversion
The White House is reportedly drafting a new regulatory framework that would tighten US oversight of global AI chip exports. This move could reshape how advanced computing power is...