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Wednesday 15 April 2026
India's industrial ambitions face supply-chain constraints as China tightens technology access in batteries and EVs
India's push to build a domestic advanced manufacturing ecosystem is facing renewed pressure from China's tightening control over critical technologies, particularly in the battery and electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, according to Bloomberg
Wednesday 15 April 2026
China's carmakers push ahead in solid-state battery race
Last month, China's Chery Automobile unveiled an all-solid-state battery it says can deliver a driving range exceeding 1,500 kilometers, positioning the technology as a central pillar of its next phase of electric vehicle development
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Quantum-AI convergence shifts focus to long-term data security risks

The convergence of AI and quantum computing is drawing increasing attention from governments and enterprises, particularly around long-term data security, speakers said at a panel discussion during GITEX AI Asia

Wednesday 15 April 2026
AI shifts work from execution to judgment as agents move into production

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are moving into real-world deployment across industries, automating routine workflows and pushing human roles toward oversight, judgment, and system design, speakers said at GITEX AI Asia

Tuesday 14 April 2026
Vietnam-China talks target energy security, telecom, infrastructure deals

Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and State President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from April 14-17, where he is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, both sides are expected to prioritise energy security and expand bilateral trade cooperation

Tuesday 14 April 2026
China's 2nm AI GPU hits prototype, production unclear
Shanghai Dishan Technology has advanced its 2nm-class AI GPU into the prototyping stage, marking a rare push by a China-based designer into cutting-edge AI silicon — though manufacturing access and software readiness remain major hurdles
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Samsung begins P4 equipment orders as 1c DRAM investment enters execution

Samsung Electronics has begun procuring semiconductor equipment for its P4 facility in Pyeongtaek, marking the transition of its planned 1c nanometer DRAM investment into the execution phase, according to South Korean media reports

Tuesday 14 April 2026
Samsung Electro-Mechanics reportedly to expand AI packaging with MLCC embedded substrate line in Vietnam
As AI chips demand higher performance and denser integration, advanced packaging and substrate technologies have become critical in the semiconductor race. Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is reportedly establishing a new production line for multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) embedded semiconductor substrates at its Vietnam facility to strengthen its position in the AI semiconductor supply chain
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Samsung 2nm yields reportedly remain below mass production threshold

Samsung Electronics is nearing a technical milestone for its 2nm process, but yields are reportedly still below the level required for stable mass production, raising questions about its ability to secure major foundry customers for the next-generation node

Tuesday 14 April 2026
JCET CEO sees robotics extending automotive semiconductor growth

China's leading OSAT provider JCET has sustained steady growth in automotive electronics, driven by the rapid expansion of new energy vehicles and vehicle intelligence. As cars become more software-defined, semiconductor content and system complexity are rising, while electronic architectures shift from distributed systems toward centralized, platform-based designs

Tuesday 14 April 2026
Glass substrates move toward mass production as Intel, Samsung Electro-Mechanics step up efforts
Glass substrates are entering a critical pre-mass production phase as demand for high-performance AI chips accelerates. As AI workloads require larger chip sizes and higher bandwidth, the industry is shifting its focus toward mass production timelines and yield stability, according to industry sources and reports by ChosunBiz
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Huawei backs optical chip push through photonics supplier investment
AI data centre and high-speed computing demand are pushing optical communications and photonic chips into focus, as data transmission bottlenecks reinforce the strategic role of photonics. Against this backdrop, Huawei is expanding its photonics ecosystem through in-house chip development, capital investment, and global talent recruitment
Tuesday 14 April 2026
JCET advances CPO, glass substrates to capture AI packaging demand
JCET, China's leading outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) provider, is accelerating its push into advanced packaging, sharpening its position in AI servers, data centres, and high-performance computing
Tuesday 14 April 2026
UK confirms GBP380 million support for Tata battery plant in Somerset
The UK government has confirmed GBP380 million (US$510 million) in funding to support a new electric vehicle battery plant being built in southwest England by Tata Group's battery unit, Agratas, according to Bloomberg and Reuters
Tuesday 14 April 2026
TCL reportedly explores stake sale in India TV unit
TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. is considering selling a stake in its Indian television manufacturing unit to local investors as part of efforts to expand its business in the country, according to people familiar with the matter, as cited by Bloomberg