Global supply chain: Mobile, telecom, computing

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Monday 16 February 2026

AI supply chain tracker: Power, substrate, and thermal split on momentum

Revenue data for January 2026 highlights uneven momentum across Taiwan's AI server supply chain, spanning power, substrate, and thermal management suppliers, and reflects shifting...

Monday 16 February 2026

India roundup: India bets on RISC-V amid local ecosystem building

RISC-V gains traction in automotive and industrial markets despite ecosystem risks, while India's...

Sunday 15 February 2026

Taiwan's January exports jump nearly 70% on AI server boom, boosting 2026 growth optimism and tech defense push

Taiwan's export value in January 2026 surged 69.9% year-on-year, surpassing the NT$2 trillion (US$63.7 billion) mark for the first time, largely due to differences in the number of...

Saturday 14 February 2026

Nvidia deepens South Korea ties in smart factory push

Nvidia outlined its role in advancing two major manufacturing trends—AI Factory and Physical AI—at SEMICON Korea 2026, emphasizing that it views South Korea as an important...

Saturday 14 February 2026

WD says 2026 capacity sold out as HDD prices post sharpest rise in two years

Hard disk drive (HDD) contract prices rose approximately 4% sequentially following the conclusion of fourth-quarter 2025 negotiations,...

Saturday 14 February 2026

After US deal, Taiwan pushes economic resilience into Europe and the global south

Taiwan has officially signed a final trade agreement with the US, concluding bilateral negotiations. Under the deal, Taiwan will receive most-favored-nation (MFN) treatment if Washington...

Friday 13 February 2026

Shihlin Electric expands in North America as orders extend to 2030

Shihlin Electric is entering 2026 with strong operating momentum, supported by accelerated contract releases under Taipower's grid resilience...

Friday 13 February 2026

Samsung's non-memory unit to turn profitable in 4Q26 as Exynos 2700 targets 50% share in Galaxy S27

Industry analysts indicate that Samsung Electronics' non-memory division is expected to return to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2026, with a full-year turnaround projected...

Friday 13 February 2026

Xiaomi sharpens India premium push as memory price surge squeezes smartphone margins

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is stepping up its premium push in India even as a global surge in memory prices threatens to erode margins across the handset industry, prompting brands...

Friday 13 February 2026

Quanta boosts Thailand investment to expand AI server capacity

Quanta Cloud Technology (QCT) said it will invest THB1.098 billion (approx. US$35.34 million) in electromechanical engineering and materials for its Thailand facility, reinforcing...

Friday 13 February 2026

Air cooling will dominate Trainium 3 rollout as Amazon targets 2Q26 production ramp

Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Trainium 3 servers, slated for mass production in the second quarter of 2026, have sharply reduced their planned use of liquid cooling, supply chain sources...

Friday 13 February 2026

Apple and Samsung solidify their lead as only brands with over 1 billion active users

Chinese smartphone vendors continue to expand global shipments, supported by competitive pricing, sustained research investment, and overseas...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Nvidia CEO praises Foxconn's AI server leadership at company sports event

Foxconn held its annual company-wide sports carnival on February 12, 2026. During the opening remarks, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered a video message highlighting the seamless partnership...

Thursday 12 February 2026

China's Lenovo profit drops 21% even as revenue climbs 18%, flags memory shortage pressure

Lenovo Group reported a 21% decline in third-quarter profit but exceeded analyst expectations as strong revenue growth, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) demand, helped offset...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Cisco revenue beats expectations, but margin outlook pressured by rising memory costs

Cisco Systems forecast quarterly gross margins below market expectations, citing higher memory chip costs. The weaker margin outlook overshadowed...

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