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Thursday 12 February 2026
Acer, Asus January PC surge faces 2Q26 reckoning on memory shortages
Notebook brands Acer and Asus posted strong January revenue, defying the usual seasonal slowdown. The supply chain, however, remains cautious — the momentum, sources warn, is...
Thursday 12 February 2026
Samsung's premium TV discounts reflect pressure from China's expanding mini LED push
Samsung Electronics' pricing for premium televisions is drawing scrutiny in South Korea as significant gaps emerge between official online prices and aggressive in-store promotional...
Thursday 12 February 2026
Minimum price plan may only delay China's auto advance in Europe, industry insiders say
The EU proposed a minimum price commitment for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in January 2026, replacing punitive tariffs of up to 35%. Still, major Chinese automakers such as BYD...
Thursday 12 February 2026
Global Mixed-Mode's DDR5 PMIC push signals tighter memory supply and margin focus
Global Mixed-Mode Technology said it is expanding its DDR5 power management IC (PMIC) portfolio and prioritizing production for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), while warning that rising...
Thursday 12 February 2026
MCU makers raise prices as packaging costs surge
The microcontroller unit (MCU) sector has emerged from inventory destocking in 2025, with the easing of US-China tariff tensions signaling a market recovery. Industry insiders expect...
Thursday 12 February 2026
Chinese MCU price hikes open door for Holtek's quality play
Holtek Corp. said recent price increases announced by Chinese microcontroller (MCU) maker Cmsemicon are a positive development for the sector, arguing that rising prices among Chinese...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Silan raises device prices about 10% from March, signaling wider cost pass-through
On February 9, 2026, Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics said that it will raise prices on certain device product categories by about 10% on average starting March 1, 2026, citing severe...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Topoint plans second price hike in 1Q26 as tungsten price rises
Affected by the continued rise in tungsten carbide prices, PCB drill manufacturer Topoint Technology said that it plans to implement another price increase in the first quarter of...
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Memory squeeze from AI demand threatens industrial PC margins and delivery timelines
The expansion of computing power driven by generative AI has repositioned memory as a critical resource, with data centers and AI servers redefining its value and leaving industrial...
Tuesday 10 February 2026
AUO turns profitable in 2025, expects revenue growth through 2026 despite uncertainties
AUO posted a net profit for full-year 2025, reversing previous losses, and anticipates quarterly revenue increases throughout 2026 despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, including...
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Ever Ohms follows price hike on chip resistors, AI applications could account for 10% in 2026
Because of rising raw material costs, Taiwanese chip resistor manufacturers have begun increasing prices, with the wave spreading from major passive component makers such as Yageo...
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Memory cost pressures lead ODMs to adopt cautious 2026 outlook for notebook shipments
Notebook ODMs reported mixed January 2026 shipment results, with Quanta declining year-over-year while Wistron and Inventec showed growth. The industry expects a first quarter seasonal...
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Yageo sees record January revenue driven by AI demand, pre-holiday stocking
Passive component giant Yageo reported year-over-year and sequential revenue increases in January 2026, fueled primarily by strong, sustained order momentum from customers related...
Monday 9 February 2026
Generic DDR shortage persists as smartphone brands adopt multi-pronged strategies
The smartphone industry is facing ongoing challenges from soaring memory prices, with many expecting the market to contract in 2026. Mid- and low-tier smartphones are projected to...
Monday 9 February 2026
Samsung, SK Hynix shift to shorter memory contracts as prices surge

Memory chip manufacturers are adjusting long-standing supply practices in response to rising prices. According to South Korean media reports,...