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Wednesday 1 July 2026
Japan launches US$6.2 billion AI initiative as SoftBank consortium targets physical AI leadership

Japan is making one of its largest AI investments to date, committing up to JPY1 trillion (approx. US$6.2 billion) to support a domestic...

Wednesday 1 July 2026
Anthropic's Sonnet 5 delivers near-Opus performance at 60% lower cost as export ban lifts
The US Commerce Department on June 30 removed export restrictions on two of Anthropic's most advanced AI models, ending a roughly three-week freeze that had disrupted enterprise and...
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
Taiwan's connector makers head into 2H26 on AI demand, but face rising costs and supply constraints
AI-driven demand is expected to keep Taiwan's connector industry on a growth trajectory in the second half of 2026, with AI servers, data centers and high-speed interconnects continuing...
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
H2U eyes AI health data opportunity with July Innovation Board listing
Growing demand for health data, AI applications and corporate wellness management is driving Taiwan's digital health industry. H2U, the country's largest digital health technology...
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Industry 4.0 demand keeps TADC on track for double-digit growth in 2H26
Computer-aided engineering (CAE) solutions provider Taiwan Auto Design (TADC) held an earnings call on June 29, stating that, with collaborative product commerce (CPC) personnel now...
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...

Wednesday 1 July 2026
China ADAS chipmaker Horizon Robotics faces BYD test after No. 2 climb

Horizon Robotics has become China's No. 2 supplier of intelligent-driving domain controller chips, but its next test is harder: deepening...

Tuesday 30 June 2026
Local backlash led to more than 300 US data center bans and moratoriums since 2023

Local opposition to AI data center development surged in 2026, driving more than 300 temporary and permanent bans or moratoriums across...

Tuesday 30 June 2026
Huawei OpenHarmony targets China's humanoid robot race with 1.3 billion-device ecosystem

Huawei's OpenHarmony is becoming a key variable in China's consumer humanoid robot race, pushing the sector beyond hardware demos toward...

Tuesday 30 June 2026
China unveils national AI agent standards to accelerate interoperable AI ecosystem

China has released seven national standards for AI agent interconnection, establishing a unified framework for how AI agents identify...

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
Networking demand stays resilient in 3Q26, but component shortages and price hikes cloud outlook
The networking industry is entering its traditional third-quarter peak season, with demand remaining robust in 2026 as AI infrastructure upgrades and the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 continue...
Tuesday 30 June 2026
AI super cycle lifts semiconductors, but China chip group warns of a distorted boom

AI has pushed the global semiconductor industry into a new "super cycle," but the AI boom is also creating distorted demand, tighter...