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Thursday 30 April 2026
Samsung memory buyers lock in longer deals as 2027 demand comes early

Samsung Electronics executives said major memory customers are seeking longer-term supply commitments and pulling forward demand for 2027, underscoring how tight supply is reshaping negotiations across DRAM, HBM, and server storage

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Friday 1 May 2026
Commentary: Honor's robot win highlights thermal edge in robotics
The Beijing Humanoid Robot Half Marathon has concluded, but its outcome has ignited a wider industry debate. Rather than a leading robotics specialist, smartphone maker Honor emerged as the unexpected winner — raising questions over whether the company's success reflects genuine technological strength or exposes lower-than-expected barriers in the humanoid robotics sector
Thursday 30 April 2026
MetaX GPU revenue jumps 75%, losses narrow on AI demand
China-based GPU developer MetaX reported a solid start to 2026, underscoring how domestic high-performance GPUs are beginning to translate technical progress into tangible commercial traction
Thursday 30 April 2026
Unisplendour, H3C gain from AI buildout, monetization in focus

China's AI infrastructure race is entering a phase where scale alone is no longer enough. As large models move from training to real-world deployment, the focus is shifting toward cost efficiency, system integration and application delivery. Against this backdrop, Unisplendour is emerging as a key beneficiary of the buildout, though its long-term trajectory will depend on how effectively it converts infrastructure strength into sustainable commercial value

Thursday 30 April 2026
South Korea's OLED share rebounds to 68.7% in 2025
South Korea's global OLED market share increased by 1.5pp to 68.7% in 2025, marking its first rise in a decade and drawing widespread attention. According to Chosun Biz, the Korea Display Industry Association (KDIA) cited Omdia data showing South Korean companies regained ground in the OLED sector after years of decline
Thursday 30 April 2026
LG Electronics and Nvidia to explore AI partnership in robotics, data centers, and mobility
South Korea's LG Electronics and US chipmaker Nvidia are exploring a potential partnership spanning robotics, AI data centers, and mobility, signaling how traditional hardware companies are repositioning for the next phase of AI
Thursday 30 April 2026
Nissan's restructuring yields operating profit, but net loss persists as sales slump
Nissan Motor's three-year Re:Nissan plan is beginning to show results, forecasting operating profit for fiscal 2026 despite falling sales. For international stakeholders, this signals that currency moves, regulatory shifts, and aggressive cost cuts can restore profitability even as restructuring costs and market declines reshape alliance and production strategies worldwide
Thursday 30 April 2026
China photonics chipmaker Lightelligence lists in HK, CPO commercialization in focus
As generative AI drives a sharp rise in computing demand, traditional electrical interconnect architectures are increasingly constrained by power consumption and density limits. On April 28, 2026, China-based silicon photonics chip developer Lightelligence debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with its share price surging at the open and its market capitalization briefly reaching HK$77.8 billion (US$10 billion)
Thursday 30 April 2026
China halts new autonomous driving permits after Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi failure

After a widespread malfunction involving Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service in Wuhan left passengers stranded and disrupted traffic, Chinese authorities have reportedly suspended the issuance of new autonomous driving permits. It marks at least the second time regulators have halted approvals following an incident linked to Baidu

Thursday 30 April 2026
Samsung SDI narrows loss as General Motors joint venture delay spurs LFP review

Samsung SDI reported a sharply reduced operating loss for the first quarter of 2026 as its US joint venture with General Motors (GM) is reviewing a delay to its production timeline, according to company disclosures, Korean media reports, and industry sources

Thursday 30 April 2026
Taiwan launches all-photonic network to strengthen data center resilience and AI computing backup
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has pledged to transform Taiwan into an "AI island," with a key focus on developing an all-photonic network (APN). The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) is acquiring APN technology from Japan's NTT and collaborating with Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Accton Technology to advance this initiative. Industry experts say the APN is designed to support applications through low latency and enhanced computing resilience, in line with government goals for digital robustness and computing backup
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 cycles so fast that even European and American rivals struggle to match them. That pace, combined with a recent wave of acquisitions targeting Western and Japanese brands, has given Chinese makers growing momentum and an increasingly firm grip on the global home appliance market
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Reliance plans US$17 billion AI data centre cluster in Visakhapatnam amid India's capacity race
Reliance Industries is planning to invest INR1.6 trillion (over US$17 billion) to build a 1.5GW data center cluster with captive renewable energy and battery storage in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, according to people familiar with the matter cited by The Economic Times. The project is expected to be developed in phases and, once completed, could become India's largest data center complex
Wednesday 29 April 2026
Apple supplier Luxshare sees profits rise, but cash flow remains weak

Luxshare Precision Industry reported first-quarter results with strong revenue growth and higher profit, while rising costs and negative operating cash flow underscored pressure on earnings quality

Wednesday 29 April 2026
China OSAT leader JCET expands in advanced packaging, profit climbs
China's leading OSAT player, JCET, reported solid first-quarter 2026 results, supported by demand in high-performance computing and automotive electronics, even as the broader semiconductor industry continues its shift toward advanced packaging
Wednesday 29 April 2026
China memory chip designer Montage lifts profit on DDR5, AI server demand
China-based memory interface chip supplier Montage Technology reported solid first-quarter 2026 results, supported by rising demand for AI servers and accelerating adoption of next-generation memory technologies