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Friday 27 March 2026
US advances chip tracking mandate after US$2.5B smuggling case exposes export gaps

In a rare show of bipartisan unity, a key US congressional committee voted 42-0 on Thursday to advance the Chip Security Act (CSA). The...

Friday 27 March 2026
CMC targets over 18% sales surge in 2026 on EV push, Mitsubishi lineup and localization strategy
Taiwan's China Motor Corporation (CMC) is positioning for a sales rebound in 2026 after navigating a difficult year marked by macroeconomic headwinds and policy uncertainty, banking...
Thursday 26 March 2026
Rising GPU costs force India to reassess AI incentives and hardware policy
India is reviewing its technology incentive framework as surging graphics processing unit (GPU) prices reshape the economics of these policies, with implications for both manufacturing...
Thursday 26 March 2026
South Korea freezes 2Q26 electricity rates, amplifying stress on pricing mechanism and future bills
South Korea will keep electricity rates unchanged for the second quarter of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are pushing global energy prices higher, a decision...
Thursday 26 March 2026
White House taps Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, and other tech leaders for advisory council
US President Donald Trump has appointed an initial group of technology and business leaders to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), a body tasked...
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Tesla prepares to enter India's industrial energy storage market
Tesla is preparing to enter India's industrial energy storage market, according to a job advertisement posted on the company's careers website and reported by Reuters. The...
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Taiwanese supply-chain implications as India doubles down on semiconductor incentives
Taiwanese semiconductor and electronics suppliers face clearer incentives and growing opportunities in India following a budgetary push that prioritizes localized supply chains and...
Monday 23 March 2026
India's FDI reset opens controlled door to Chinese participation in semiconductor supply chains
India's decision to ease foreign direct investment (FDI) restrictions for neighboring countries marks a calibrated shift in policy that could reshape its electronics and semiconductor...
Friday 20 March 2026
India mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers under expanded approval list policy
India has expanded its domestic content framework for solar manufacturing, extending the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) regime to cover upstream components such as...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Intel to expand EMIB capabilities in Malaysia amid Section 232 probe uncertainty
Intel's advanced packaging complex in Malaysia is expected to begin operations later this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, as the company advances its assembly and...
Thursday 19 March 2026
Taiwan energy debate intensifies as Middle East tensions raise supply concerns
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fueling debate in Taiwan over energy security, as industry leaders warn that disruptions to global supply routes could expose vulnerabilities...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Chinese automakers navigate North America but face 2027 compliance barriers
Despite multiple tariffs and policy barriers imposed by the US on China's auto industry, Chinese automakers have avoided directly confronting the restrictions. Instead, they are adopting...
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Exclusive: UK's space shake-up puts Taiwan in the orbit of Britain's ambitions
In April 2026, the UK Space Agency will be formally absorbed into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). It is a structural shift — and a deliberate one...
Monday 16 March 2026
US withdraws draft for rule requiring approval for AI chip exports anywhere in the world
The US revoked a draft rule on March 13 that would have required the country's approval to export US-made AI chips anywhere in the world. The withdrawal marks a reversal of one of...
Saturday 14 March 2026
US leads global AI readiness ranking, Asia claims half of top ten
The Global AI Brain Race Report 2026, published by research group EssayHumanizer, ranks more than 100 countries based on the strength of their artificial intelligence ecosystems. The...