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Wednesday 1 July 2026
China humanoid robot commercialization accelerates, shipments to reach 50,000 in 2026
China's humanoid robot market is expected to move ahead into the early stages of commercialization. Morgan Stanley recently raised its latest outlook for the country's humanoid robot...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
DeepSeek V4 introduces utility-style AI pricing in shift beyond China's LLM price war
DeepSeek will launch the official version of its V4 large language model (LLM) in mid-July alongside peak and off-peak API pricing, prompting debate among developers. By doubling peak-hour...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
China loosens auto aftermarket rules, but Taiwan firms are holding their ground in the US

China's latest policy to expand auto aftermarket consumption stands to reshape demand for parts, repairs, and modifications at home,...

Wednesday 1 July 2026
Chinese lens suppliers expect smartphone shipments to fall 12% in 2026

Chinese smartphone camera lens suppliers expect global handset shipments to remain under pressure through 2027, even as Apple prepares...

Wednesday 1 July 2026
AI fuels OSAT pricing power as chip packaging orders fill through 2027
Cloud AI demand is reshaping the seasonal cycle of the semiconductor industry, with capacity tightness spreading from front-end manufacturing to back-end packaging and testing. Since...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Taiwan sends defense drone bills to committee review as supply chain ramps up
Taiwan's legislature moved defense drone proposals to committee review on July 3 after heated debate, advancing plans to fund a domestic autonomous unmanned vehicles program and prompting...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Global auto supply chain braces for fiercer 3Q26 profit battle
The global automotive supply chain remained in turmoil in the first half of 2026 due primarily to geopolitical challenges and subsidy adjustments in Europe, the US, and China, as well...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
LCD TV panel makers face a softer peak season as demand weakens and costs climb
Liquid-crystal-display (LCD) TV panel makers face a muted peak season in the second half of 2026, as weaker demand, rising material costs, and looser supply-demand conditions put pressure...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Taiwan auto market levels as easing US tariff uncertainty boosts parts exporters
Taiwan's auto industry has begun to recover as recent clarity around US tariff policy eased months of pressure on manufacturers, dealers and aftermarket parts exporters, executives...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
SK Hynix talent hunt targets HBM's next frontiers while drawing Samsung employees' attention

SK Hynix's latest senior hiring drive has reignited debate in South Korea's semiconductor industry, with the move seen as more than...

Tuesday 30 June 2026
Asia Neo Tech and Brooks sign 15-year FOUP deal

Asia Neo Tech has announced a 15-year technology licensing agreement with US-based Brooks Automation to cooperate on FOUP (front-opening...

Tuesday 30 June 2026
Lenovo warns elevated memory prices could become the new norm beyond 2030

Memory price inflation has emerged as one of the biggest challenges facing the consumer electronics industry, with Apple, Microsoft,...

Tuesday 30 June 2026
Apple faces iPhone 18 Pro price pressure as memory crunch tests AI upgrade strategy

Apple's next iPhone Pro lineup could be heading toward one of its sharpest pricing tests in years, as surging memory costs threaten...

Tuesday 30 June 2026
Commentary: AI memory boom rewrites chip pricing power, leaving Apple searching for leverage with CXMT

For more than a decade, Apple built one of the industry's most profitable business models by using its purchasing power to drive down...

Tuesday 30 June 2026
IC design firms brace for uncertain peak season as prices rise
The 2026 peak season for IC design firms remains unclear, with global readers likely to feel the effects through pricier smartphones, PCs, and other devices. Supply-chain costs are...