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Thursday 22 January 2026
Taiwan machine tool industry poised for growth as US-Taiwan tariff agreement takes effect
The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) held its annual outlook press conference on January 20, 2026, highlighting the impact of the recent US-Taiwan tariff...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
OpenAI sets 2026 as year for practical AI adoption, eyes hardware debut and new revenue streams
OpenAI has designated 2026 as a year for "practical adoption" of AI, signaling a strategic push to accelerate AI deployment across high-value sectors such as healthcare, scientific...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
AI servers and chips push Taiwan December exports to record highs
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) reported on January 20, 2026, that strong demand for IC manufacturing and AI servers propelled export orders to new heights in December...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Seeking new growth, Huawei pushes deeper into China's auto industry with ADS expansion
Huawei plans a sweeping expansion of its presence in China's smart car industry in 2026, betting that advanced driver-assistance software, in-car operating systems, and digital chassis...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Commentary: Taiwan secures most-favored-treatment with tariffs but loses investment edge in China and Vietnam
On January 16, 2026, Taiwan and the US finalized a trade agreement that cuts tariffs on Taiwanese exports to the US to 15% without stacking. The US also pledged most-favored-nation...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Twin rocket failures expose risks in China's space race
China's space launch program suffered a rare setback this week, as two rockets failed in separate launch attempts within hours of each other—an unusual break in a record of growing...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Excellence Opto expands in Mexico to boost auto electronics

As the global automotive market shows signs of recovery in 2026, Excellence Opto has completed a corporate restructuring and opened a...

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Davos 2026: AI takes center stage as leaders debate compute, control, and consequences
AI dominated the corridors and side events of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos this week, with executives, policymakers, and researchers converging on a shared view:...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Asus phases out mobile phones but stays in market due to Google deal
Asus announced on January 2, 2026, that it will not launch new smartphones in 2026, marking a strategic retreat from the mobile phone segment after more than two decades. Chairman...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Weekly research roundup: EV market splits and edge AI foundry war
While the global EV market shifts gears into a phase of slower, regionally fragmented growth (15.2%) as subsidies fade, the edge AI chip sector is aggressively evolving. DIGITIMES...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
2nm mobile SoC era begins with Xiaomi 18 flagship launch
The year 2026 is set to mark the commercial debut of 2nm mobile SoCs, with Qualcomm, Apple, and MediaTek among the first to release 2nm process chips for smartphones. The market expects...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
China's premier highlights AI large models in strategic development talks
On January 19, 2026. China's Premier Li Qiang hosted a forum including MiniMax founder Yan Junjie, marking increased recognition of AI large model enterprises in national policy. This...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Column: Japan bets on deep-sea rare earth mining to break China's supply grip
On January 12, 2026, Japan's scientific drilling vessel Chikyu slowly departed port, heading toward the waters near Minamitorishima Island, about 1,900km southeast of Honshu...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Memory shortage impacts Chinese smartphone supply; mid-to-low-end models and SoCs face challenges in 2026
Due to memory shortages and price hikes, Chinese smartphone brands are expected to reduce their 2026 inventory by at least 10%, mainly affecting cost-sensitive mid-to-low-end models...
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Google Chromebook aims for steady 2026 shipments despite memory supply challenges
Supply chain sources report that Chromebook shipments have stabilized under Google's support. Despite facing a memory market turmoil, Google has set a full-year shipment target of...