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Tuesday 7 April 2026
Advantech tops US$635 million in 1Q26 revenue on edge AI demand surge

Driven by accelerating real-world deployment of edge AI applications across major global markets, industrial PC (IPC) maker Advantech reported...

Tuesday 7 April 2026
From components to systems: Ennostar to highlight optical comms, automation tech at Touch Taiwan
As the optoelectronics industry shifts from competition in individual components toward systems integration and higher value-added applications, optoelectronics solution provider Ennostar...
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Exclusive: Apple reportedly shifts over 40% of MacBook production to Vietnam, including new budget Neo model
Industry sources reveal that in response to geopolitical risks, major brands have increasingly diversified their manufacturing outside China. Apple has already transferred more than...
Monday 6 April 2026
India roundup: India ramps up electronics and chip ambitions with new approvals, local fabs, and supply chain curbs

India is accelerating its push to build a self-reliant electronics and semiconductor ecosystem,...

Thursday 2 April 2026
Dixon launches India's first homegrown display module fab with broad capacity expansion
Dixon Technologies is accelerating its push into display module manufacturing, backed by an INR11 billion (US$118.74 million) investment in a new facility in the Noida–Greater...
Thursday 2 April 2026
Notebook shortages persist despite rumors of easing memory prices
Spot prices for memory have plunged by 35%, yet contract prices continue to rise. Notebook supply chain sources say there are no signs of supply easing, with shortages expected to...
Thursday 2 April 2026
Denso targets US$54 billion revenue, Rohm deal faces Toshiba-Mitsubishi alliance hurdle
Japan's auto parts supplier Denso on March 31 unveiled a mid-term business plan through March 2031, targeting revenue of JPY8 trillion (approx. US$54 billion) and a return on equity...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Apple at 50: From PC to mobile, AI shift now in focus

Apple marks its 50th anniversary on April 1, after helping shape multiple waves of the technology industry, from personal computing to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Sharp names Kawamura as CEO, shifts to growth after restructuring

Sharp has named Tetsuji Kawamura as its president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, marking a shift from restructuring to...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Analysis: In Japan's EV race, aggression costs Honda while Nissan learns to adapt

A year ago, the Japanese automotive world watched Honda, the financially robust "second brother," attempt to assert dominance over its...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
SDI targets AI and heat spreader growth
Power leadframe manufacturer SDI said it is benefiting from the gradual ramp-up of new applications related to artificial intelligence (AI), with around 40 new AI product projects...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Malaysia defends EV policy as BYD weighs assembly pullout
Malaysia's EV industrial policy is creating tension with foreign automakers, as export-driven and localization rules prompt BYD to reassess a planned plant. At the same time, authorities...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Rising memory costs and AI demand set to shrink PC shipments
A prolonged shortage of memory and storage components—driven largely by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure—is expected to weigh heavily on the...
Wednesday 1 April 2026
China memory firms secure two-year wafer deals, tightening DRAM and NAND supply outlook

As AI demand drives high-performance computing and device upgrades, the global memory market is entering an upswing. China-linked players,...

Wednesday 1 April 2026
China memory chip designer GigaDevice posts record 2025 earnings, locks in US$825 million DRAM supply
GigaDevice Semiconductor reported stronger full-year 2025 results, supported by AI-driven demand and a recovery in the memory cycle. Revenue rose 25.12% year on year to CNY9.2 billion...